QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in honey?
The selected plain honey record provides 304 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible portion and keep other states separate.
304 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Honey nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 304 kcal
- Protein
- 0.3 g
- Carbohydrate
- 82.4 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 0.2 g
- Potassium
- 52 mg
- Calcium
- 6 mg
- Iron
- 0.42 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 169640. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
0.3 g per 100 g. From Honey.
Carbohydrate
82.4 g per 100 g. From Honey.
Fat
0 g per 100 g. From Honey.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where honey fits in a varied eating pattern.
Potassium
52 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Calcium
6 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Iron
0.42 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Zinc
0.22 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Plain honey
Selected and only mapped state.
Flavoured honey
Use the product label when other ingredients are present.
Honey in tea or coffee
Log the honey amount separately from the drink.
Baking or sauces
Include honey as one ingredient in the complete recipe.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How honey can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 304 kcal per 100 g, the 14 g example is 42.6 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 0.2 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 0.3 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Measure the amount added rather than estimating a drizzle, spoonful or squeeze.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep honey sealed and protected from moisture.
After opening or cutting
Use a clean, dry utensil to avoid introducing water or crumbs.
Prepare
Follow the package directions for storage and quality changes.
Safety boundary
The nutrient record does not provide infant-feeding or food-safety guidance; consult current public-health advice.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log honey more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Honey.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Honey calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of honey?
304 kcal in the selected Honey record.
How much fibre is in honey?
0.2 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which honey state does this page use?
Honey. Preparation and edible state are part of the answer.
Does crystallized honey have a different calorie value?
Crystallization is not a separate mapped food state here; weigh the honey and use the product label when additives are present.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 304 kcal per 100 g. Named portion weights come from the selected source record.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Honey, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition and named-portion claims use the selected local USDA record. Preparation notes cover the common USDA forms of this food. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 169640 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.