Salmon vs. Honey
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Honey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
honey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and honey:
- Both honey and salmon are high in calories.
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Honey (Honey) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both honey and salmon are high in calories. Honey has 139% more calories than salmon - honey has 304 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to honey per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for honey, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 100% |
| Fat | 33% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honey is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Honey has more dietary fiber than salmon - honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Honey is high in sugar and salmon has less sugar than honey - honey has 82.1g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 67 times more protein than honey - honey has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both salmon and honey are low in saturated fat - salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both salmon and honey are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Honey has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honey and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than honey - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than honey - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Salmon has more Vitamin E than honey - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Salmon and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and honey contain significant amounts of folate.
| Salmon | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Honey and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - honey has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Honey and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - honey has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 604% more potassium than honey - honey has 52mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg 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.
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FAQ
Does honey or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both honey and salmon are high in calories. Honey has 140% more calories than salmon - honey has 304 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is honey or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 67 times more protein than honey - honey has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does honey or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honey is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does honey or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 600% more potassium than honey - honey has 52mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.