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Honeydew melon

Honeydew melon is 90% water, so 100 g (3.5 oz) brings only 36 kcal and 0.8 g of fiber.

USDA description: Honeydew melon, raw

  • Easy to digest
  • Low energy density
  • Hydrating

Estimated satietyHow it is calculated

Starting point+1
Very low energy density: 36 kcal/100 g+2
Protein: 1.5 g/100 kcal0
Fiber: 2.2 g/100 kcal+1
Solid food with 89.8 g of water+1

Our own estimate from the values per 100 g: useful for comparing foods with each other, not a measurement in people. Holt index (1995): this food was not measured.

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Nutrition facts

Calories
72 kcal per serving
36 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Protein
1.1 g per serving
0.5 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Carbohydrates
18.2 g per serving
9.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
of which sugars
16.2 g per serving
8.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Fiber
1.6 g per serving
0.8 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Fat
0.3 g per serving
0.1 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
of which saturated
0.1 g per serving
0 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Water
179.6 g per serving
89.8 g per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Source: USDA FoodData Central: Melons, honeydew, raw (FDC ID 169911), accessed September 23, 2026.

A typical 200 g (7 oz, about 1 1/4 cups) serving provides about 72 kcal, 1.1 g of protein, and 1.6 g of fiber.

The typical serving (200 g (7 oz, about 1 1/4 cups)) is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

What it is and how to eat it

Melon (Cucumis melo) comes in many varieties: in Spain the most common is piel de sapo (literally toad skin), with a green rind and white flesh, along with yellow melon, Galia and cantaloupe, with orange flesh. In Mexico honeydew is sold as melón gota de miel and cantaloupe as melón chino, and in many countries of the Americas plain melón means cantaloupe. This page uses USDA's raw honeydew melon, with pale green flesh like piel de sapo, with 36 kcal, 89.8 g of water and 18 mg of vitamin C per 100 g.

A 200 g (7.1 oz) serving provides 72 kcal, about 180 g of water, 1.6 g of fiber and barely 1.1 g of protein. It is soft, almost fat-free and low in fiber, and is usually well tolerated in the first few days of treatment, when the 2025 nutrition advisory on GLP-1 therapy suggests avoiding fatty and very high-fiber foods, and after a dose increase; this site's guide to hydration on GLP-1 medications lists it among the solid foods that provide the most water per serving. To add protein, melon with cured ham is a Spanish classic, although cured ham is very salty, and it also goes well with queso fresco or ricotta.

What the evidence says

With 18 mg of vitamin C per 100 g it exceeds the 12 mg (15% of the 80 mg reference value) the EU requires for a "source of vitamin C" claim, though not the 24 mg for "high vitamin C" (Regulations (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 1169/2011). That means it could carry authorized claims such as "vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system", which only requires the food to be at least a source of vitamin C (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012); a 200 g serving provides 36 mg, 45% of the reference value. Cantaloupe has twice the vitamin C, 36.7 mg per 100 g, and far more beta-carotene, 2,020 µg versus 30 µg, according to USDA. With 0.8 g of fiber per 100 g it falls short of the 3 g for a "source of fibre" claim, but because it has so few calories, its 2.2 g per 100 kcal meet the EU's other criterion, 1.5 g per 100 kcal (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).

The sources for this section are listed under "Sources" at the end of the page.

Satiety

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

Easy to digest
It is a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. This is an editorial judgment based on common patient guidance, not a measurement: everyone tolerates foods differently.
Low energy density
It has 100 kcal or less per 100 g: plenty of volume for few calories, which helps you feel full. On a GLP-1 medication, which already reduces your appetite, make sure these foods do not push protein foods off your plate.
Hydrating
It has 85 g of water or more per 100 g, so it contributes to hydration. That helps because with a smaller appetite people also tend to eat and drink less, and not drinking enough can make constipation worse.

Frequently asked questions about honeydew melon

How much protein does a 200 g (7 oz) serving of honeydew melon have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of honeydew melon has 0.5 g of protein. A typical 200 g (7 oz) serving has about 1.1 g of protein. That is 1.5 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many calories are in a 200 g (7 oz) serving of honeydew melon?

100 g (3.5 oz) of honeydew melon has 36 kcal. A typical 200 g (7 oz) serving has about 72 kcal. That is a very low energy density.

How many grams of fiber are in a 200 g (7 oz) serving of honeydew melon?

100 g (3.5 oz) of honeydew melon has 0.8 g of fiber. A typical 200 g (7 oz) serving has about 1.6 g of fiber.

How filling is honeydew melon?

Very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 2 (very low energy density: 36 kcal/100 g) + 0 (protein: 1.5 g/100 kcal) + 1 (fiber: 2.2 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 89.8 g of water) = 5. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

Is honeydew melon a good choice on a GLP-1 if I have nausea?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about honeydew melon on a GLP-1 medication. “Easy to digest”: a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. “Hydrating”: a lot of water, which contributes to hydration when you eat and drink less. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

How many grams or ounces are in a serving of honeydew melon?

We use 200 g (7 oz) as a typical serving, about 1 1/4 cups. That amount provides about 72 kcal, 1.1 g of protein, and 1.6 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. Official databaseU.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Melons, honeydew, raw (FDC ID 169911).accessed .
  2. Official databaseU.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Melons, cantaloupe, raw (FDC ID 169092).accessed .
  3. Clinical guidelineObesity (Wiley).Mozaffarian D, et al. Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: A joint Advisory from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American Society for Nutrition, the Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Society. Obesity. 2025;33(8):1475-1503. doi:10.1002/oby.24336.accessed .
  4. RegulatorOfficial Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex).Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods (Annex).accessed .
  5. RegulatorOfficial Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex).Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (Annex XIII, nutrient reference values).accessed .
  6. RegulatorOfficial Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex).Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods.accessed .