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Honey

Nutrition facts for honey (pure) — measured values from USDA FoodData Central, standardized to a 100g basis.

Ranks in 8 of 8 tracked rankings

Energy

304kcal

per 100g

Per 1 tbsp (21 g): 64 kcal · 0.1 g protein · 17.3 g carbs · 0 g fat

Protein

0.3g

Carbs

82.4g

Fiber

0.2g

Fat

0g

Macronutrient mix

Share of calories from each macro (Atwater 4/4/9 kcal per g)

Carbs108%82.4g

In context

Why honey stands out

Where honey sits among the 61 foods in the database, per nutrient — computed from measured values only.

High in

  • Carbohydrates#1 · 82.4 g

Source of

Nothing in the top tier for this food.

Low in

  • Fat#61 · 0 g

Serving sizes

Household measures

MeasureGramsCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 packet (0.5 oz)14 g43 kcal0 g11.5 g0 g
1 tbsp21 g64 kcal0.1 g17.3 g0 g
1 cup339 g1031 kcal1 g279.3 g0 g

Measures from USDA food portion data; per-serving values are derived from the measured per-100g values.

Full profile

Nutrition facts per 100g

NutrientAmount
Calories304 kcal
Protein0.3 g
Carbohydrates82.4 g
Fiber0.2 g
Sugar82.12 g
Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Calcium6 mg
Iron0.42 mg
Magnesium2 mg
Phosphorus4 mg
Potassium52 mg
Sodium4 mg
Zinc0.22 mg
Vitamin A0 µg
Vitamin C0.5 mg
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K0 µg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20.04 mg
Vitamin B30.12 mg
Vitamin B60.02 mg
Vitamin B120 µg
Folate2 µg

Common questions

Honey FAQ

How many calories in 1 tbsp of honey?

1 tbsp of honey (21 g) provides about 64 kcal. Per 100 g, honey has 304 kcal.

How much protein in honey?

Honey contains 0.3 g of protein per 100 g — about 0.1 g per 1 tbsp (21 g).

Is honey high in fiber?

Honey has 0.2 g of fiber per 100 g and ranks #46 of 58 tracked foods for fiber.

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Data Provenance

USDA FoodData Central

SR Legacy

FDC ID
169640
Basis
100 g edible portion
Record type
SR Legacy
Retrieved
November 10, 2026