Honey — Calories and Macros
Pure honey. All sugar — same calorie density as sugar.
per 1 tbsp (21g)
3% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
0.1g
Carbs
17g
Fat
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
17g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
305
Protein
0.5g
Carbs
81g
Fat
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
81g
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Common questions
How many calories are in honey?
1 tbsp (21g) of honey has 64 calories, with 0.1g protein, 17g carbs, and 0g fat.
How much protein is in honey?
Honey has 0.1g of protein per 1 tbsp (21g). That is about 0g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is honey good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Honey is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.
Is honey healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. Keep an eye on the sugar. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, honey is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.