Yogurt vs. Honey
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Honey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
honey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and honey:
- Yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Honey (Honey) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Honey is high in calories and yogurt has 80% less calories than honey - honey has 304 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to honey per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 22:30:48 and for honey, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 100% |
| Fat | 48% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honey is high in carbohydrates and yogurt has 94% less carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in honey and yogurt are both made of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Honey has more dietary fiber than yogurt - honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Honey is high in sugar and yogurt has 94% less sugar than honey - honey has 82.1g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yogurt has 10 times more protein than honey - honey has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Honey has less saturated fat than yogurt - yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Honey has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honey and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yogurt has more Vitamin A than honey - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yogurt and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yogurt and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both yogurt and honey contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Yogurt | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than honey - honey has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Honey and yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - honey has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Yogurt has 198% more potassium than honey - honey has 52mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Yogurt or Honey .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does honey or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Honey is high in calories and yogurt has 80% less calories than honey - honey has 304 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does honey or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honey is high in carbohydrates and yogurt has 90% fewer carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in honey and yogurt are both made of 100% sugar.
Does honey or yogurt contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than honey - honey has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.