Sweets and Desserts

Honey: calories and nutrition

Honey is high in calories (304 kcal) and carbs (82.4 g) per 100 g, with most of those carbs coming from sugars (82.12 g) and only trace protein, fat, and micronutrients.

Quick nutrition facts (Per 100 g / Per serving)

304 kcal Calories (100 g) · 1030.6 kcal / serving
0.3 g Protein (100 g) · 1 g / serving
0 g Total Fat (100 g) · 0 g / serving
82.4 g Total Carbohydrate (100 g) · 279.3 g / serving

Protein 0.3 g 0%
Carbohydrates 82.4 g 100%
Total fat 0 g 0%

Macronutrient calorie breakdown per 100 g for Honey
Macronutrient	Amount per 100 g	Share of macro calories
Protein	0.3 g	0%
Carbohydrates	82.4 g	100%
Total fat	0 g	0%

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)

Share of FDA 2,000 kcal reference daily intake provided by 100 grams.

Total sugars 82.1 g (164% DV)
Carbohydrates 82.4 g (30% DV)
Iron 0.4 mg (2% DV)
Zinc 0.2 mg (2% DV)
Potassium 52 mg (1% DV)
Dietary fiber 0.2 g (1% DV)
Protein 0.3 g (1% DV)

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)
Item	Amount	Relative value
Total sugars	82.1 g	164% DV
Carbohydrates	82.4 g	30% DV
Iron	0.4 mg	2% DV
Zinc	0.2 mg	2% DV
Potassium	52 mg	1% DV
Dietary fiber	0.2 g	1% DV
Protein	0.3 g	1% DV

Full nutrient profile

Nutrient	Per 100 g	1 cup (339 g)	% Daily Value (100 g)
Energy	304 kcal	1030.6 kcal	15%
Total fat	0 g	0 g	0%
Saturated fat	0 g	0 g	0%
Carbohydrates	82.4 g	279.3 g	30%
Total sugars	82.1 g	278.4 g	164%
Dietary fiber	0.2 g	0.7 g	1%
Protein	0.3 g	1 g	1%
Sodium	4 mg	13.6 mg	0%
Calcium	6 mg	20.3 mg	0%
Folate	2 µg	6.8 µg	1%
Iron	0.4 mg	1.4 mg	2%
Magnesium	2 mg	6.8 mg	0%
Potassium	52 mg	176.3 mg	1%
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0.5 mg	1.7 mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Zinc	0.2 mg	0.7 mg	2%

Serving size

What this means for your health

What is in it

Honey has 304 kcal of energy per 100 g. It contains 82.4 g carbohydrates, of which 82.12 g are sugars. Protein is only 0.3 g and fat is negligible. Fiber is 0.2 g. It provides small amounts of sodium (4 mg), calcium (6 mg), iron (0.42 mg), magnesium (2 mg), potassium (52 mg), zinc (0.22 mg) and vitamin C (0.5 mg).

What it means for your health

The high sugar level can give a quick source of energy. Because it lacks protein, fat, and fiber, it does not stay full for long. The tiny amounts of minerals add minimal nutritional benefit.

Good to know

Honey is a dense sweetener, so a little adds many calories. It does not contain significant vitamins or fiber. People who watch sugar intake may want to limit how often they use it. This is general education, not medical advice.

Research behind it

No research papers linked to this food yet.

Source

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain) (ID: 169640) · Retrieved 2026-10-26

Educational information only, not medical or dietary advice. Consult a qualified health professional for personal nutrition guidance.