Which has more calories, Honey or Sugar?

Honey has 49.9 calories per serving (1 Tbsp (15.0g)), while Sugar has 56.2 calories per serving (1 Serving (15g)*).

Which has more protein, Honey or Sugar?

Honey has 0g of protein per serving, while Sugar has 0g. Honey is the higher protein option.

Which has less fat, Honey or Sugar?

Honey has 0g of fat per serving, while Sugar has 0g. Honey is the lower fat option.

Which has more fiber, Honey or Sugar?

Honey has 0g of fiber per serving, while Sugar has 0g of fiber per serving.

Sweeteners

Honey vs Sugar: Nutrition Comparison

Honey and white sugar are the two most common sweeteners and are frequently compared for their health implications. Both are primarily composed of sugars — honey contains fructose and glucose in similar ratios to table sugar, with slightly more calories per tablespoon due to its higher density. Honey contains trace amounts of antioxidants, enzymes, and antimicrobial compounds not found in refined sugar, and raw honey in particular has some evidence for anti-inflammatory properties. However the amounts of these beneficial compounds in typical serving sizes are small. From a blood sugar perspective, both spike glucose similarly. Neither should be consumed in large quantities. If choosing between them, honey offers marginally more nutritional complexity, but both should be used sparingly.

Nutrition Comparison

Nutrient	Honey 1 Tbsp (15.0g)	Sugar 1 Serving (15g)*
Calories	49.9 kcal	56.2 kcal
Total Fat	0 g	0 g
Saturated Fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg
Sodium	0 mg	0 mg
Total Carbs	13 g	15 g
Dietary Fiber	0 g	0 g
Sugars	12 g	15 g
Protein	0 g	0 g

* Nutrition data sourced from the USDA Food Central Database. Values marked with * have been normalized to match the larger serving size for a fair comparison. Individual products may vary.

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