Honey: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in honey per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
304kcal per 100 g
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To burn these 304 calories:
- 71minWalking (5 km/h)
- 30minRunning (8 km/h)
- 36minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 41minSwimming
Times use the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 304 |
| 1 tablespoon (21 g) | 64 |
| 1 teaspoon (7 g) | 21 |
Can honey make you gain weight?
At 304 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with medium energy density: about 33 g gives 100 kcal.
One tablespoon (21 g) has only 64 kcal, which is easy to fit into most days.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Honey vs other foods in “Sweets and snacks”
It has 23% fewer calories than the average food in “Sweets and snacks” (397 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 304 kcal | 397 kcal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of honey?
- 100 g has 304 kcal. That means about 33 g for every 100 kcal.
- How many calories are in one tablespoon of honey?
- One tablespoon (21 g) has 64 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.