Honey vs Sugar
Per 100 g, honey has 304 kcal, 0.3 g protein, 82 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat; sugar has 385 kcal, 0 g protein, 100 g carbohydrate and 0.3 g fat. Sugar has 385 kcal per 100 g, 27% more than honey at 304 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Honey | Sugar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | 385 kcal | −81 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0 g | +0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 82 g | 100 g | −17 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.3 g | −0.3 g |
| Sugars | 82 g | 100 g | −18 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 1 mg | +3 mg |
Difference is Honey minus Sugar. Full names: Honey · Sugars, granulated.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey · 1 cup, 339 g | 1,031 | 1 g | 279 g | 0 g |
| Sugar · 1 teaspoon, 4 g | 15 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g |
Where the calories come from
Honey · 0% protein · 100% carbohydrate · 0% fat
Sugar · 0% protein · 99% carbohydrate · 1% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Sugar has 385 kcal per 100 g, 27% more than honey at 304 kcal.
- Honey has 0.3 g of protein per 100 g; sugar has none. Per calorie, honey gives 0.1 g of protein per 100 kcal and sugar gives 0.0 g.
- Sugar has 21% more carbohydrate per 100 g than honey (100 g vs 82 g).
- Sugar has 0.3 g of fat per 100 g; honey has none.
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, honey or sugar?
Sugar has 385 kcal per 100 g, 27% more than honey at 304 kcal.
Which has more protein, honey or sugar?
Honey has 0.3 g of protein per 100 g; sugar has none. Per calorie, honey gives 0.1 g of protein per 100 kcal and sugar gives 0.0 g.
What are the macros of honey vs sugar?
Honey: 0% protein, 100% carbohydrate, 0% fat by energy. Sugar: 0% protein, 99% carbohydrate, 1% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 169640 (Sweets) and 746784 (Sweets), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.