Calories in Honey
Honey has about 21 calories per 1 teaspoon (7 g), or 304 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 0 g protein, 5.8 g carbs and 0 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Honey).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 teaspoon (7 g) | 1 tablespoon (21 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | 21 kcal | 64 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 82.4 g | 5.8 g | 17.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 82.1 g | 5.7 g | 17.2 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0 mg | 1 mg |
About Honey
Honey is about 305 kcal per 100 g — a teaspoon is 21 kcal and a tablespoon 64. It is slightly sweeter than sugar so you can use a bit less, but 'natural' does not make it low-calorie: it is 82% sugar.
Tip: Honey in warm water is 20 kcal, not a fat-burner. It is just a nicer way to have sugar.
Burn off 21 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking5 min
- Running2 min
- Cycling3 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in honey?+
About 21 kcal per 1 teaspoon (7 g), or 304 kcal per 100 g. Concentrated sugar; marginally better than table sugar, not calorie-free.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of honey?+
1 tablespoon (21 g) is roughly 64 kcal with 0.1 g protein, 17.3 g carbs and 0 g fat.
How much protein is in honey?+
About 0 g per 1 teaspoon. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is honey good for weight loss?+
Honey is calorie-dense (304 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
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