Honey contains about 64 calories per tablespoon (approximately 21 grams), with nearly all of these calories coming from carbohydrates, primarily sugars like fructose and glucose
. To break it down further:
- 1 teaspoon of honey has about 21 calories
- 10 grams of honey contains roughly 30 calories
- 100 grams of honey contains around 300 to 350 calories, depending on the source and type of honey
Honey has negligible fat and protein content and contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals. Most of its calories come from natural sugars, making it a dense energy source
