Honey
Honey provides 333 kcal per 100 g, with 80 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 27% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 2 (processed culinary ingredient). It is listed in the Honeys category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tablespoon (15 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 50 kcal | 300 +11% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g | 12 g | 4% | 77.8 |
| Total sugars | 80 g | 12 g | 63.1 +27% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.7 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6624 Honeys products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2020. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other honeys
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Ingredients
Honey (100%)
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 tablespoon (15 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 8901207025266
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Honey?
Honey contains 333 kcal per 100 g and about 50 kcal per serving (1 tablespoon (15 g)).
How much sugar is in Honey?
Honey has 80 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Honey healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 2 — processed culinary ingredient. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Honey vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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