HoneyVSsugar
Honey is sweeter with trace antioxidants, but per spoon it's still more calories.
The figures
| Metric | Honey | sugar | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | 387 kcal | +83 |
| Per teaspoon | ~21 kcal | ~16 kcal | ~−5 |
| Sugars | 82 g | 100 g | +18 |
| Glycaemic index | ~58 | ~65 | ~+7 |
Δ reads left to right: sugar minus honey, in the row’s own unit. Neither column is marked as the winner, because the answer changes with what you came for.
Where they differ
- ~21 kcal against ~16 kcal. About 31% more in the honey.
- 387 kcal against 304 kcal. 27% more in the sugar.
- 100 g against 82 g. 22% more in the sugar.
- ~65 against ~58. About 12% more in the sugar.
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.
Knowing which is better is step one
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