Honeydew Nutrition Facts
Honeydew is a sweet, pale green melon with smooth rind and refreshingly mild flavor. While lower in vitamins than cantaloupe, it's an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium, with very high water content making it ideal for hydration.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving
Health Benefits
- ✓Good source of vitamin C (20% DV per cup)
- ✓High water content (90%) for hydration
- ✓Contains potassium for heart health
- ✓Low calorie, refreshing summer fruit
- ✓Provides B vitamins for energy metabolism
Best For
Storage
Store uncut at room temperature until ripe (slightly soft at blossom end, sweet smell). Refrigerate ripe melon for up to a week. Cut honeydew keeps refrigerated 3-4 days covered.
Serving Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if a honeydew is ripe?
Look for a waxy (not fuzzy) exterior, creamy yellow color rather than pure white, and slight softening at the blossom end (opposite the stem). It should feel heavy and have a faint sweet smell. Unripe honeydews are firm and have no aroma.
Why does honeydew sometimes taste bland?
Honeydew needs to ripen fully for optimal flavor, and it can be picked too early for shipping. Choose melons that feel heavy, smell slightly sweet, and have some give at the blossom end. Let unripe melons sit at room temperature.
Is honeydew less nutritious than cantaloupe?
Honeydew has less vitamin A than orange cantaloupe (which is rich in beta-carotene), but has similar vitamin C and potassium content. Both are healthy, hydrating choices—cantaloupe has more overall nutrients while honeydew has a milder flavor.
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