Calories in honey
A usual serving, 1 tablespoon (20 g), has about 60 kcal; 100 g ≈ 304 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 304 | 0.3 g | 0 g | 82 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 tablespoon 20 g | 61 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 16 g | 0 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon 20 g | 61 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 16 g |
| 1 teaspoon 7 g | 21 | 0 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
How it fits into a day
A tablespoon of honey of about 20 g has about 60 kcal, almost all from sugar. Spoon for spoon honey has more calories than sugar because it's denser, but it's also sweeter, so people usually use less. Almost all of the calories come from carbs.
A usual serving (1 tablespoon) is about 3% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- A teaspoon of honey is enough in tea: about 20 kcal.
- Honey with walnuts is a tasty but calorie-dense snack; count both.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a tablespoon of honey?
About 60 kcal in 20 g, with 0.1 g protein and 16 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of honey?
About 304 kcal per 100 g: 0.3 g protein and 82 g carbs.
Is honey better than sugar when you count calories?
Not in calories: per 100 g honey has about 304 kcal, sugar about 387 kcal. How much you use makes the difference.
See also
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Turkish delight
328 kcal
per 100 g
2 cubes: 65 kcal
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Jam
278 kcal
per 100 g
1 tablespoon: 55 kcal
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Sugar
387 kcal
per 100 g
1 teaspoon: 20 kcal
Full table: Cakes, sweets, honey and jam