Honey
Sweets & DessertsHoney, a food item in the Sweets & Desserts category providing essential nutrients as part of a balanced diet.
About Honey
Honey is a supersaturated sugar solution produced by bees from floral nectar, and its composition is almost purely carbohydrate: 82.4 grams per 100 grams, of which 82.1 grams is sugar, chiefly fructose and glucose. This gives it 304 calories per 100 grams and essentially no protein, fat, or fiber. Water accounts for the remaining 17.1 percent, and the low moisture combined with high sugar concentration is what makes honey resistant to spoilage. Minerals are present only in traces, with 52 milligrams of potassium and 6 milligrams of calcium. Because it is denser and sweeter than table sugar by volume, honey is often used in smaller amounts as a sweetener.
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Nutritional values may vary based on preparation method, portion size, and product brand. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider or registered dietitian for personalized dietary advice.
Data sources: USDA FoodData Central, Korea MFDS, Japan MEXT.