The diverse nutrient profile of honeydew is arguably its most valuable asset.
In fact, the various nutrients and plant compounds may be responsible for its many potential health benefits.
A 1-cup (177-gram) serving of honeydew melon provides (1):
- Calories: 64
- Carbs: 16 grams
- Fiber: 1.4 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Fat: 0 grams
- Vitamin C: 53% of the
reference daily intake (RDI) - Vitamin B6: 8% of the RDI
- Folate: 8% of the RDI
- Vitamin K: 6% of the RDI
- Potassium: 12% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 4% of the RDI
In addition, the honeydew fruit and seeds also contain compounds with strong antioxidant capacity, including beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A), phytoene, quercetin and caffeic acid.