Calories in honey

About 64 kcal per tablespoon — sweetens a lot for the calories.

Estimate per serving

1 tablespoon honey (~21 g)

Calories

64 kcal

Protein

0.1 g

Carbs

17 g

Fat

0 g

Values are widely-accepted estimates and vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation and portion size.

Common serving sizes

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 teaspoon (~7 g)21 kcal0 g5.7 g0 g
100 g honey304 kcal0.3 g82 g0 g
Drizzle over yoghurt (~10 g)30 kcal0 g8 g0 g

Is honey good for meal planning?

Honey is almost pure sugar by weight but a little goes a long way for flavour. A teaspoon is often enough to sweeten porridge or yoghurt.

Calorie-wise, honey is similar to sugar. The benefit is usually flavour, not a calorie saving.

How to use honey in a meal plan

  • Teaspoon over Greek yoghurt
  • Drizzled on porridge with cinnamon
  • Mixed into tea instead of sugar
  • Stirred into a salad dressing with mustard

How to track honey in GudFude

GudFude is a calorie tracker and meal planner. Add honey to a meal, pick the serving size that matches what you ate, and your daily totals update instantly. You can save it as a favourite so logging it next time takes one tap.

GudFude shows estimates for general guidance only. It is not medical advice and does not claim to publish a verified global food database. Check packet labels when accuracy matters.

Frequently asked questions

+How many calories in a teaspoon of honey?
About 21 kcal per level teaspoon (~7 g).
+Is honey better than sugar for weight loss?
Calorie-wise, similar. Honey is sweeter so you may use less, which can help slightly.
+Is honey OK on a calorie deficit?
Yes — in small amounts. Track it like any sweetener.
+Are these calorie values exact?
No. They are widely-accepted estimates for a typical portion. Exact calories vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation method and portion size. Use the value on your packet when you have one.