HoneyNutrition reference
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Honey

Honey is a thick, sweet liquid produced by bees from flower nectar. Per 100 g it provides 304 calories with 82.4 g carbs, mostly natural sugars.

304
kcalper 100g
Carbs
82.4g
Protein
0.3g
Fat
0g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Liquid honey, as packaged
Measurement basis
Per 100 g portion
Energy (kcal)
304 kcal
Protein
0.3 g
Carbohydrates
82.4 g
Fat
0 g
Dietary fiber
0.2 g
Sugars
82.1 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Sodium
4 mg
More nutrients22
Energy (kJ)
1271.9 kJ
Cholesterol
0 mg
Calcium
6 mg
Potassium
52 mg
Magnesium
2 mg
Iron
0.42 mg
Zinc
0.22 mg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0.038 mg
Vitamin B3
0.121 mg
Vitamin B5
0.068 mg
Vitamin B6
0.024 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
2 µg
Vitamin B12
0 µg
Vitamin C
0.5 mg
Vitamin D1
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
0 µg
Retinol1
0 µg
Beta-carotene1
0 µg
Alpha-carotene1
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin1
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1
0 mg
  1. Assumed zero by source

Data sources

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    CaloriePilot curated nutrition base

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About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Honey is a thick, sweet liquid produced by honeybees from flower nectar. It is used as a sweetener in drinks and cooking, and spread on bread, and its flavor varies with the flowers the bees visited.

Nutritionally, honey is almost entirely natural sugars. Per 100 g it provides about 304 kcal and 82.4 g of carbohydrates, with 0.3 g of protein and no fat, along with 0.2 g of dietary fiber, 4 mg of sodium, and 6 mg of calcium.

Honey is calorie-dense, so small amounts add many calories. For accurate tracking, measure by the spoonful or weigh it, and use the serving sizes below.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Honey?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp serving (about 21 g) provides roughly 64 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g304 kcal82.4 g0.3 g0 g
1 tbsp21 g63.8 kcal17.3 g0.1 g0 g
1 tsp7 g21.3 kcal5.8 g0 g0 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
304 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1271.9 kJ
Protein
0.3 g
Carbohydrates
82.4 g
Fat
0 g
Dietary fiber
0.2 g
Sugars
82.1 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
4 mg
Calcium
6 mg
Potassium
52 mg
Magnesium
2 mg
Iron
0.42 mg
Zinc
0.22 mg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0.038 mg
Vitamin B3
0.121 mg
Vitamin B5
0.068 mg
Vitamin B6
0.024 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
2 µg
Vitamin B12
0 µg
Vitamin C
0.5 mg
Vitamin D1
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
0 µg
Retinol1
0 µg
Beta-carotene1
0 µg
Alpha-carotene1
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin1
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1
0 mg

Questions and answers

Honey nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in honey?

Honey provides about 304 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp serving (about 21 g) provides roughly 64 calories.

Is honey mostly sugar?

Yes. Honey is almost entirely natural sugars, providing about 82.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Is honey healthier than sugar?

Honey and sugar are both concentrated sweeteners with similar calories. Honey is about 82% sugars by weight.