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Honey calories vs sugar, and why portions still count.
By The CalorieFig Editorial Team · independent editorial research project
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One tablespoon of honey (about 21 g) provides roughly 65 calories and 17 g of sugar, per USDA FoodData Central — similar to the same amount of sugar. Honey has trace antioxidants and a stronger flavor, so you may use less, but gram for gram it’s still calorie-dense. Treat it like any added sugar: limit to under 10% of daily calories and account for it in your total.
Key facts:
Marginally (trace nutrients), but it’s still added sugar — portion matters.
It still raises blood sugar; follow your clinician’s guidance on sweeteners.
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