Honey vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Honey and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honey
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honey and brown sugar:
- Both brown sugar and honey are high in calories, carbohydrates and sugar.
- Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium.
- Honey has more riboflavin and folate, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honey (Honey) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brown sugar and honey are high in calories. Brown sugar has 25% more calories than honey - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and honey has 304 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honey is similar to brown sugar for protein, carbs and fat. Honey has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for brown sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honey | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both brown sugar and honey are high in carbohydrates. Brown sugar has 19% more carbohydrates than honey - brown sugar has 98.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Honey has more dietary fiber than brown sugar - honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Both brown sugar and honey are high in sugar. Brown sugar has 18% more sugar than honey - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and honey has 82.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brown sugar and honey contain similar amounts of protein - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and honey has 0.3g of protein.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honey and brown sugar contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Honey has more riboflavin and folate, however, brown sugar contains more pantothenic acid. Both honey and brown sugar contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Honey | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.121 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.068 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than honey - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Brown sugar and honey contain similar amounts of iron - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and honey has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Brown sugar has 156% more potassium than honey - brown sugar has 133mg of potassium per 100 grams and honey has 52mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Honey (Honey) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does brown sugar or honey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brown sugar and honey are high in calories. Brown sugar has 30% more calories than honey - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and honey has 304 calories.
Does brown sugar or honey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both brown sugar and honey are high in carbohydrates. brown sugar has 20% more carbohydrates than honey - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.
Does brown sugar or honey contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than honey - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.