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Honey
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 304 kcal —
- Protein 0.3 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 82 g 30%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.2 g 1%
- Sugars 82 g —
- Sodium 4 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0.12 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.07 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Biotin (B7) 0 µg 0%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 2.2 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 6 mg 0%
- Iron 0.42 mg 2%
- Magnesium 2 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 4 mg 0%
- Potassium 52 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.22 mg 2%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.08 mg 3%
- Selenium 0.8 µg 1%
- Iodine 0.67 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 304 | 0.3 g | 82 g | 0 g |
| 1 × cup | 339 g | 1031 | 1 g | 279 g | 0 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 21 g | 64 | 0.1 g | 17 g | 0 g |
| 1 × packet (0.5 oz) | 14 g | 43 | 0 g | 12 g | 0 g |
| 2 × cup | 678 g | 2061 | 2 g | 557 g | 0 g |
| ½ × cup | 169.5 g | 515 | 0.5 g | 139 g | 0 g |
| 3 × cup | 1017 g | 3092 | 3.1 g | 836 g | 0 g |
| 4 × cup | 1356 g | 4122 | 4.1 g | 1115 g | 0 g |
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Questions about Honey
Why has my honey gone grainy, and can I make it runny again?
Crystallisation is natural and does not mean the honey has spoiled. Stand the jar in warm water and stir occasionally until the crystals dissolve; avoid boiling it or overheating the honey.
How should you store honey?
Keep it tightly closed in a dry cupboard at room temperature. The fridge can make honey crystallise faster, while moisture getting into the jar can affect its quality.
Can you use honey instead of sugar in baking?
Yes. As a starting point, replace each 100 g of sugar with about 75 g of honey, reduce other liquid by roughly 15 g and lower the oven temperature by about 15°C, since honey browns quickly.
When should you brush honey on a roast or grilled food?
Brush it on near the end of cooking: its sugars brown and can burn quickly over high heat. It works especially well in a glaze with mustard, soy sauce or lemon.
What can you use instead of honey in a recipe if you’re vegan?
Maple syrup is a straightforward liquid substitute in dressings, drinks and many baked goods. It has a more distinctive flavour and can be thinner, so use a little less liquid elsewhere if the mixture seems loose.
Can babies under one have honey?
No. Do not give honey to a baby under 12 months, whether it is raw, pasteurised or mixed into food, because it can contain spores that cause infant botulism.
Is raw honey different from ordinary honey?
Raw honey is generally less processed and may contain more pollen and other tiny particles; its texture and flavour can vary. Both raw and processed honey can crystallise, and neither is safe for babies under 12 months.
How do bees make honey?
Worker bees collect flower nectar, then transform and concentrate it in the hive by passing it between themselves and fanning air over it. The finished honey is stored in wax cells and sealed with wax.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169640 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
