Food Database

Honey Nutrition Facts

PER 100 g serving
Short answer

A 100 g serving of honey contains 305 kcal, 0.5g protein (lime), 0g fat (pink) and 81g carbohydrate (blue). It's higher in sugar, with 81g per serving, and provides little fiber. Its other nutrient values are modest — see the full breakdown below.

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Core Nutrients per 100 g

The six values MacroDrop shows on every meal card: energy, the three macros, fiber and sugars.

Calories
305 kcal
Protein
0.5 g
Carbs
81 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
0.0 g
Sugars
81 g

Extended Nutrients

Grouped as in the app: lipids, minerals, vitamins and other compounds sit one level below the core six. Daily values follow the FDA 2,000 kcal reference.

Minerals
Sodium
3.8 mg
0% DV
Potassium
52 mg
0% DV
Calcium
6.2 mg
0% DV
Magnesium
1.9 mg
0% DV
Iron
0.5 mg
0% DV
Zinc
0.0 mg
0% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.5 mg
0% DV

Understanding Honey Nutrition

Honey is a beverage or pantry staple whose main dietary contribution is calories. At 305 kcal per 100 g serving, it provides 0.5g of protein, 81g of carbohydrate and 0g of fat. It's higher in sugar, with 81g per serving, and provides little fiber.

For athletes and anyone tracking macros, honey is a straightforward source of carbohydrate energy, useful around training for topping up glycogen. Because it's calorie-dense, it's easiest to track in small, pre-measured portions rather than free-pouring.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a 100 g serving of honey?

A 100 g serving of honey has 305 kcal, 0.5g protein, 0g fat and 81g carbohydrate.

How much protein is in honey?

0.5g per 100 g serving.

Does honey have carbs, sugar or protein?

Honey has 81g carbs, 81g sugar, 0.5g protein per 100 g serving.

Which nutrients is honey richest in?

No single micronutrient stands out sharply — see the full breakdown below.

Is honey good for tracking macros?

For athletes and anyone tracking macros, honey is a straightforward source of carbohydrate energy, useful around training for topping up glycogen.

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Data source

Values come from the USDA FoodData Central entry Honey (FDC ID 169640), per 100 g. Daily values follow the FDA 2,000 kcal reference. Last reviewed August 2026.