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Honey vs sugar

Honey is sweeter with trace antioxidants — but per spoon it's still more calories.

per 100 g (see per-teaspoon note).

NutrientHoneyWhite sugar
Calories304 kcal387 kcal
Per teaspoon~21 kcal~16 kcal
Sugars82 g100 g
Glycaemic index~58~65

The verdict

Honey is sweeter than sugar, so you can often use less, and it carries trace antioxidants and a slightly lower glycaemic index. But spoon for spoon it's actually higher in calories because it's denser. Nutritionally it's a marginal win — treat both as added sugar and keep them low.

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