Calories in honey
Honey (1 tbsp, 21 g) has 64 calories, with 0.1 g of protein, 17.3 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 304 kcal.
Values are for Honey. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Honey
Per 1 tbsp (21 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in honey by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 304 | 0.3 g | 82.4 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup | 339 g | 1031 | 1 g | 279.3 g | 0 g |
| 1 tbsp | 21 g | 64 | 0.1 g | 17.3 g | 0 g |
| 1 packet (½ oz) | 14 g | 43 | 0 g | 11.5 g | 0 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 86 | 0.1 g | 23.4 g | 0 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 0%Carbs 100%Fat 0%
Honey has a medium energy density (3.0 kcal per gram). It provides 0.1 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Oils, spreads & sweets: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | 304 | 0.3 g | 82.4 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 387 | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
| Dark chocolate (70–85%) | 598 | 7.8 g | 45.9 g | 42.6 g |
| Mayonnaise | 680 | 1 g | 0.6 g | 74.8 g |
| Olive oil | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Coconut oil | 892 | 0 g | 0 g | 99.1 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169640. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in honey?
64 calories in 1 tbsp (21 g), or 304 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in honey?
0.1 g of protein in 1 tbsp (21 g) (0.3 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in honey?
17.3 g of carbohydrates in 1 tbsp (21 g).