Honey has a medium glycemic index of 61 (typical range 55 to 67). A serving of 1 tbsp (21 g) has a glycemic load of 10, which is medium. Per 100 g it provides 304 calories, 0.3 g protein, 82.4 g carbohydrate (0.2 g fiber, 82.1 g sugars) and 0 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 tbsp (21 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | 64 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 82.4 g | 17.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 82.1 g | 17.2 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 52 mg | 11 mg |
Other sweeteners with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| High Fructose Corn Syrup | 62 | 9 |
| Molasses | 55 | 8 |
| Maple Syrup | 54 | 7 |
| Powdered Sugar | 65 | 5 |
Honey has a glycemic index of 61, which is medium (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 tbsp (21 g) serving is 10, which is medium.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of honey has a glycemic load of 10 (medium). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Honey has 304 calories per 100 g, and about 64 calories in a 1 tbsp (21 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Honey” (FDC 169640). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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