Honey: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of honey has 304 kcal. 1 tbsp (21 g): 64 kcal.
Honey is in the family Spices & herbs. Per 100 g it provides 0.3 g protein, 82.4 g carbohydrates (0.2 g fiber) and 0 g fat: about 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What honey provides most
- High in carbohydrates: 82.4 g per 100 g, 30 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sugars: 82.1 g.
Honey per serving
The serving is 1 tbsp, 21 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | 64 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.06 g |
| Carbohydrates | 82.4 g | 17.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.04 g |
| Sugars | 82.1 g | 17.2 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0.84 mg |
Honey nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 304 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1 % |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 82.4 g | 30 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g | 1 % |
| Total sugars | 82.1 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 3 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.12 mg | 1 % |
| B6 | 0.02 mg | 1 % |
| B9 · Folate | 2 µg | 1 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0 % |
| Iron | 0.42 mg | 2 % |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 0 % |
| Phosphorus | 4 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium | 52 mg | 1 % |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 0.22 mg | 2 % |
| Selenium | 0.8 µg | 1 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other spices & herbs
Of 5 foods in this family on Micela, honey ranks 1st for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
Among Micela's 180 foods, honey is in the top 10 for carbohydrates (6th).
Where it comes from
The oldest rock paintings of honey gathering: Spain.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does honey have?
100 g of honey has 304 kcal. 1 tbsp (21 g) has 64 kcal.
How much protein does honey have?
0.3 g per 100 g; 0.06 g in 1 tbsp.
How many carbs does honey have?
82.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is fiber and 82.1 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does honey have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: carbohydrates, 30 %.
Where does honey come from?
The oldest rock paintings of honey gathering: Spain. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 19296 · Honey · Honey
One serving (1 tbsp) is about 3% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers