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Calories and Honey

Calories and Honey

Honey is loved for its sweetness, but how does it stack up on calories? Here's a clear comparison with other sweeteners and how to enjoy it.

What makes honey different?

Unlike refined sugar, honey is 100% natural, made by bees from flower nectar, with flavours that vary by floral source. Manuka honey is known for its methylglyoxal (MGO) content, the marker we grade and certify.

Calories in honey

A teaspoon of honey contains roughly 21 calories and about 5 g of sugar — similar to refined sugar (about 16 calories per teaspoon). A tablespoon is around 64 calories and 17 g of sugar. Honey is made up of natural sugars, mainly fructose and glucose.

A bit more than just sweetness

Alongside its sugars, honey naturally contains antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and polyphenols, plus trace vitamins and minerals. It's still a sugar, though, so enjoy it in moderation.

Using honey in cooking & baking

  • Substitute about 3/4 cup of honey for each cup of sugar.
  • Reduce other liquids by about 1 tablespoon per cup of honey.
  • Drizzle over yoghurt, oats or fruit; use in dressings and marinades.

Manuka honey is a food, not a medicine, and we make no medical claims about it.

These statements have not been evaluated by regulators. This product is a food and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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