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How Many Calories in Honey?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 86 kcal | 0.1g |
| 100g | 304 kcal | 0.3g |
| 1 tablespoon | 64 kcal | 0.1g |
A honey contains 304 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tablespoon (21g) provides about 64 calories. Honey is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Honey Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (21g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | 64 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3g | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 82.4g | 17.3g |
| of which Sugars | 82.1g | 17.2g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 0.2g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 4.0mg | 1mg |
| Potassium | 52.0mg | 11mg |
| Calcium | 6.0mg | 1mg |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in carbohydrates (30% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- Calories: 15% DV
- Protein: 1% DV
- Carbohydrates: 30% DV
- Fibre: 1% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 1% DV
- Calcium: 0% DV
- Iron: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 1% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 1% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
Useful for tracking honey
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in honey per 100g?
Honey contains 304 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is honey high in calories?
A 1 tablespoon of honey (21g) has around 64 calories — roughly 3% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is honey good for weight loss?
Honey is fairly calorie-dense at 304 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 tablespoon provides about 64 calories.
How much protein is in honey?
Honey contains 0.3g of protein per 100g.
Is honey a good source of fibre?
Honey is relatively low in fibre at 0.2g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does honey compare to bread, whole-wheat, prepared from recipe, toasted?
Honey has 304 calories per 100g, close to bread, whole-wheat, prepared from recipe, toasted at 305 — 1 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of honey for 20g of protein?
With 0.3g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 6667g of honey to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to honey by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey (this page) | 304 kcal | 0.3g | 82.4g | 0.0g |
| Bread, Whole-wheat, Prepared From Recipe, Toasted | 305 kcal | 9.2g | 56.4g | 5.9g |
| Muffins, Corn, Commercially Prepared | 305 kcal | 5.9g | 51.0g | 8.4g |
| Nabisco, Nabisco Snackwell'S Fat Free Devil's Food Cookie Cakes | 305 kcal | 5.0g | 74.2g | 1.1g |
| Kellogg'S, Eggo, Waffles, French Toast | 305 kcal | 5.8g | 43.4g | 12.2g |
| Bread, Whole-wheat, Commercially Prepared, Toasted | 306 kcal | 16.3g | 51.2g | 4.1g |
| Tortillas, Ready-to-bake or -fry, Flour, Refrigerated | 306 kcal | 8.2g | 49.4g | 8.0g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.