Calories in Honey
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
This record duplicates Honey from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Honey contains 304 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (20 g) provides about 61 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0.4% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 304 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 82.4 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 82.1 g | |
| Protein C | 0.3 g | 0.6% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.038 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.024 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 2.2 mg | 0.4% |
| Calcium C | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus C | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Potassium C | 52 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.036 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 0.4%
- Carbohydrates 100%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal0.099 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water17.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 17.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in honey?
100 g of honey has 304 kcal. 1 tablespoon (20 g): about 61 kcal. Guideline amount per fl oz of beverage (2.4 g): about 7 kcal. Guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (10 g): about 30 kcal.
How much protein is in honey?
Honey contains 0.3 g of protein per 100 g (0.6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.06 g in 1 tablespoon (20 g). About 0.4% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in honey?
Honey has 82.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 82.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in honey?
Honey contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in honey?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710281. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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