Honey
Medium GI
GL 161.6 per cup (339 g) · GL 47.7 per 100 g
- A teaspoon (7 g) has about 21 kcal, so a small amount sweetens tea or yogurt.
- About 82 g of sugars per 100 g: nearly everything in honey except water is sugar.
Honey has a glycemic index of 58 (Moderate). One cup (339 g) adds a glycemic load of 161.6.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169640 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Yacon syrupGL 3 per 100 g Yacon syrup is a thick, honey-like syrup with less than half the calories and a very low glycemic load.
- no GI Allulose sweetens and browns like honey in baking and glazes, with almost no calories and no glycemic load.
Allulose - GL 1 per 100 g Erythritol sweetens tea, coffee and baking with almost no calories and no glycemic load.
Erythritol - no GI A few drops or a pinch of stevia sweeten tea, yogurt or porridge with no calories or carbohydrates.
Stevia Pure Extract
Forms of Honey
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 7 g | 3.3 |
| 1 portion packet | 14 g | 6.7 |
| 1 tbsp | 21 g | 10 |
| 1 cup | 339 g | 161.6 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 304 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 82.4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 82.1 g |
| Natural | 82.1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.08 g |
| Insoluble | 0.12 g |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- A teaspoon (7 g) has about 21 kcal, so a small amount sweetens tea or yogurt.
- Its fructose makes it taste sweeter than table sugar, so a smaller amount can be enough.
- Contains small amounts of plant compounds and enzymes carried over from nectar.
- About 82 g of sugars per 100 g: nearly everything in honey except water is sugar.
- Glycemic index about 58 and a glycemic load of about 48 per 100 g, about 10 in one tablespoon.
- Practically no protein, fat or fibre, so it adds energy without making a meal more filling.
Calculate the glycemic load of a meal with Honey
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Honey
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings with Low-GI Glaze 31 min · 9 ingredients · easy -
Air Fryer Chicken Skewers with Low-GI Marinade 35 min · 9 ingredients · easy -
Low-Glycemic Apricot Almond Crisp 35 min · 6 ingredients · easy -
Cinnamon-Spiced Baked Apples with Cherry-Almond Filling (Low-Glycemic with Sugar-Free Sweetener) 70 min · 11 ingredients · easy -
Whole Grain Pear Bread Pudding with Warm Spices 75 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Creamy Peanut Chicken Noodles with Low-GI Adaptations 25 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Crispy Tofu & Shirataki Noodle Teriyaki Bowl 35 min · 16 ingredients · medium -
Blood Sugar-Friendly Dark Chocolate Celebration Cake 42 min · 17 ingredients · medium -
Edamame Quinoa Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing 35 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Fruit & Nut Energy Bars 185 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Garlic-Lime Prawns with Puy Lentils 45 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with Creamy Sweet Potato Mash 35 min · 11 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Honey?
Honey has a glycemic index of 58 (Moderate). One cup (339 g) has a glycemic load of 161.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 47.7.
Is Honey good for people with insulin resistance?
Honey has a medium glycemic index (58). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Yacon syrup.
Which form of Honey has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Honey in this database, Chili honey has the lowest glycemic load (44 per 100 g).
Check Honey in the Logi app, with your portion.
