Kefir vs. Honey
Nutrition comparison of Kefir and Honey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kefir
versus
honey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kefir and honey:
- Kefir has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) and Honey (Honey) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honey is high in calories and kefir has 86% less calories than honey - honey has 304 calories per 100 grams and kefir has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kefir is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to honey per calorie. Kefir has a macronutrient ratio of 35:44:21 and for honey, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kefir | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 100% |
| Fat | 21% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honey is high in carbohydrates and kefir has 94% less carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honey and kefir are both made of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Honey has more dietary fiber than kefir - honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kefir does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Honey is high in sugar and kefir has 94% less sugar than honey - honey has 82.1g of sugar per 100 grams and kefir has 4.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kefir has 11 times more protein than honey - honey has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kefir and honey are low in saturated fat - kefir has 0.66g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both kefir and honey are low in trans fat - kefir has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both kefir and honey are low in cholesterol - kefir has 5mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honey and kefir contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kefir has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than honey - kefir has 171ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Kefir has more Vitamin D than honey - kefir has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kefir and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kefir has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kefir and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kefir has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kefir has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both kefir and honey contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Kefir | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.135 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 0.15 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.385 MG | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Kefir is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than honey - honey has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.
iron
Honey and kefir contain similar amounts of iron - honey has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and kefir has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Kefir has 215% more potassium than honey - honey has 52mg of potassium per 100 grams and kefir has 164mg of potassium.
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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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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honey or kefir contain more calories in 100 grams?Honey is high in calories and kefir has 90% less calories than honey - honey has 304 calories in 100g and kefir has 43 calories.
Is honey or kefir better for protein?
Kefir has 11 times more protein than honey - honey has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and kefir has 3.8g of protein.
Does honey or kefir have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honey is high in carbohydrates and kefir has 90% fewer carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of carbs for 100g and kefir has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honey and kefir are both made of 100% sugar.
Does honey or kefir contain more calcium?
Kefir is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than honey - honey has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and kefir has 130mg of calcium.