Calories in Honeydew melon, raw
Generic food Raw Fruits
Honeydew melon, raw contains 36 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium wedge/slice (125 g) provides about 45 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 5% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits on FoodFactly, where the median is 63 kcal per 100 g across 501 foods.
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.14 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.038 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 18 mg | 0.8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 8.1 g | |
| Protein C | 0.54 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.038 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.012 mg | 0.9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.088 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 19 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 7.6 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 0.17 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium C | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 11 mg | 0.9% |
| Potassium C | 228 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.09 mg | 0.8% |
| Copper C | 0.024 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 91%
- Fat 3%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.54 gbelow the median for fruits (median 0.68 g)
- Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of fruits (median 1.7 g)
- Sugars8.1 gin the lowest quarter of fruits (median 11.2 g)
- Fat0.14 gbelow the median for fruits (median 0.21 g)
- Saturated fat0.038 gabove the median for fruits (median 0.026 g)
- Sodium18 mgin the top quarter of fruits (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.059 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.026 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.033 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 30 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 27 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 19 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peach, yellow, raw Raw | 39 | 0.91 g | 9.5 g | 0.25 g |
| Orange juice, raw Raw | 45 | 0.7 g | 10.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Grapefruit, raw Raw | 32 | 0.63 g | 8.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Papaya, raw Raw | 43 | 0.47 g | 10.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Watermelon, raw Raw | 30 | 0.61 g | 7.6 g | 0.15 g |
| Plum, raw Raw | 46 | 0.7 g | 11.4 g | 0.28 g |
| Apricot, raw Raw | 48 | 1.4 g | 11.1 g | 0.39 g |
| Melons, honeydew, raw Raw | 36 | 0.54 g | 9.1 g | 0.14 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw honeydew melon?
100 g of raw honeydew melon has 36 kcal. 1 medium wedge/slice (125 g): about 45 kcal. 1 ball (15 g): about 5 kcal. 1 cube (15 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in raw honeydew melon?
Raw honeydew melon contains 0.54 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.68 g in 1 medium wedge/slice (125 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits, that is below the median (median 0.68 g).
How many carbs are in raw honeydew melon?
Raw honeydew melon has 9.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 8.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw honeydew melon?
Raw honeydew melon contains 0.14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.038 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw honeydew melon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw honeydew melon?
100 g contains 18 mg of sodium, 0.8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709241. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.