Food with Nutrition Similar to Honey

image of honey

Similar to Honey

A very popular fruit, One tablespoon of honey contains about 64 calories.

Several foods are similar nutritionally to honey, including cornstarch, white sugar and brown sugar.

We compared the nutritional profile of honey to hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:
nuts, grains and legumes: Cornstarch, Flour,
sweets: White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Caramel, Agave Syrup, Kit Kat
plants and vegetables: Balsamic Vinegar, Vanilla Extract, Ketchup
fruits: Raisins, Dates, Apple, Granny Smith Apple, Figs, Cherries
baked goods: Macaroons, Graham Crackers
dairy and eggs: Semisweet Chocolate
The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to honey are below.

nuts, grains and legumes

Cornstarch

image of cornstarch

Similarity: > 95%

Cornstarch is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, cornstarch contains more dietary fiber than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and cornstarch:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Cornstarch
(3/4 cup)

304
calories (KCAL)
381
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
0.9
82
sugar (G)
0
0.3
protein (G)
0.26
0
saturated fat (G)
0.01
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
6
calcium (MG)
2
0.42
iron (MG)
0.47
52
potassium (MG)
3
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.12
niacin (MG)
0
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0
2
folate (UG)
0
0.982 | 0.982 | 0.74 Complete Comparison:
Cornstarch vs. Honey

Flour

image of flour

Similarity: 51%

More nutritionally dense than honey, flour is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, flour contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium, iron and potassium than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and flour:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Flour
(3/4 cup)

304
calories (KCAL)
364
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
2.7
82
sugar (G)
0.27
0.3
protein (G)
10
0
saturated fat (G)
0.16
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.06
6
calcium (MG)
15
0.42
iron (MG)
1.2
52
potassium (MG)
107
0
thiamin (MG)
0.12
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.04
0.12
niacin (MG)
1.3
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.44
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.04
2
folate (UG)
26
0.508 | 0.508 | 2.68 Complete Comparison:
Flour vs. Honey





Similarity: < 50%

is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A and Vitamin E than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and :

Honey
(about 1/4 cup)
(5/8 cup)

A higher water content, is less nutritionally dense than honey. Honey

304
calories (KCAL)
365
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
7.3
82
sugar (G)
0.64
0.3
protein (G)
9.4
0
saturated fat (G)
0.67
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
0
Vitamin A (UG)
11
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.49
6
calcium (MG)
7
0.42
iron (MG)
2.7
52
potassium (MG)
287
0
thiamin (MG)
0.39
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.2
0.12
niacin (MG)
3.6
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.42
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.62
2
folate (UG)
19
0.48 | 0.48 | 0 Complete Comparison:
vs. Honey

sweets

Several sweets offer similar nutrients to honey including white sugar, brown sugar, caramel, agave syrup and kit kat.

White Sugar

image of white sugar

Similarity: > 95%

White sugar is also high in sugar and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of honey and white sugar:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		White Sugar
(36 servings)

304
calories (KCAL)
387
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
0
82
sugar (G)
100
0.3
protein (G)
0
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
6
calcium (MG)
1
0.42
iron (MG)
0.05
52
potassium (MG)
2
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.02
0.12
niacin (MG)
0
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0
2
folate (UG)
0
0.982 | 0.982 | 0.63 Complete Comparison:
White Sugar vs. Honey

Brown Sugar

image of brown sugar

Similarity: > 95%

Brown sugar is also high in sugar and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, brown sugar contains more calcium and potassium than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and brown sugar:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Brown Sugar
(33 tsps)

304
calories (KCAL)
380
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
0
82
sugar (G)
97
0.3
protein (G)
0.12
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
6
calcium (MG)
83
0.42
iron (MG)
0.71
52
potassium (MG)
133
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.12
niacin (MG)
0.11
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.13
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.04
2
folate (UG)
1
0.974 | 0.974 | 0.93 Complete Comparison:
Brown Sugar vs. Honey

Caramel

image of caramel

Similarity: > 90%

Caramel is also high in sugar and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, caramel contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium, folate and Vitamin B12 than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and caramel:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Caramel
(5 tbsps)

304
calories (KCAL)
216
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
0
82
sugar (G)
57
0.3
protein (G)
1.2
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0.5
0
Vitamin A (UG)
19
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.05
6
calcium (MG)
49
0.42
iron (MG)
0
52
potassium (MG)
66
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.12
niacin (MG)
0
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0
2
folate (UG)
2
0
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0.18
0.908 | 0.908 | 0.67 Complete Comparison:
Caramel vs. Honey

Agave Syrup

image of agave syrup

Similarity: 66%

More nutritionally dense than honey, agave syrup is also high in sugar and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, agave syrup contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and thiamin than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and agave syrup:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Agave Syrup
(14 tsps)

304
calories (KCAL)
310
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
0.2
82
sugar (G)
68
0.3
protein (G)
0.09
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
17
0
Vitamin A (UG)
8
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.98
6
calcium (MG)
1
0.42
iron (MG)
0.09
52
potassium (MG)
4
0
thiamin (MG)
0.12
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.17
0.12
niacin (MG)
0.69
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.23
2
folate (UG)
30
0.656 | 0.656 | 1.64 Complete Comparison:
Agave Syrup vs. Honey

Kit Kat

image of kit kat

Similarity: 53%

More nutritionally dense than honey, kit kat is also high in sugar and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, kit kat contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin A and calcium than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and kit kat:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Kit Kat
(2.5 bars)

304
calories (KCAL)
518
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
1
82
sugar (G)
49
0.3
protein (G)
6.5
0
saturated fat (G)
18
0
trans fat (G)
0.1
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
0
Vitamin A (UG)
24
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.34
6
calcium (MG)
125
0.42
iron (MG)
1
52
potassium (MG)
231
0
thiamin (MG)
0.12
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.21
0.12
niacin (MG)
0.5
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.64
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.02
2
folate (UG)
14
0
Vitamin B12 (UG)
0.56
0.534 | 0.534 | 2.7 Complete Comparison:
Kit Kat vs. Honey

plants and vegetables

Balsamic Vinegar

image of balsamic vinegar

Similarity: 69%

Balsamic vinegar contains nutrients similar to honey, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, balsamic vinegar contains more calcium and potassium than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and balsamic vinegar:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Balsamic Vinegar
(6 tbsps)

304
calories (KCAL)
88
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
0
82
sugar (G)
15
0.3
protein (G)
0.49
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
6
calcium (MG)
27
0.42
iron (MG)
0.72
52
potassium (MG)
112
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.12
niacin (MG)
0
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0
2
folate (UG)
0
0.69 | 0.69 | 0.39 Complete Comparison:
Balsamic Vinegar vs. Honey

Vanilla Extract

image of vanilla extract

Similarity: 58%

Vanilla extract is also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, vanilla extract contains more potassium than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and vanilla extract:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Vanilla Extract
(24 tsps)

304
calories (KCAL)
288
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
0
82
sugar (G)
13
0.3
protein (G)
0.06
0
saturated fat (G)
0.01
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
6
calcium (MG)
11
0.42
iron (MG)
0.12
52
potassium (MG)
148
0
thiamin (MG)
0.01
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.1
0.12
niacin (MG)
0.43
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.04
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.03
2
folate (UG)
0
0.58 | 0.58 | 0.62 Complete Comparison:
Vanilla Extract vs. Honey

Ketchup

image of ketchup

Similarity: 51%

Ketchup is also high in sugar and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, ketchup contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium and potassium than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and ketchup:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Ketchup
(6 tbsps)

304
calories (KCAL)
101
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
0.3
82
sugar (G)
21
0.3
protein (G)
1
0
saturated fat (G)
0.01
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
4.1
0
Vitamin A (UG)
26
0
Vitamin E (MG)
1.5
6
calcium (MG)
15
0.42
iron (MG)
0.35
52
potassium (MG)
281
0
thiamin (MG)
0.01
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.17
0.12
niacin (MG)
1.4
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.05
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.16
2
folate (UG)
9
0.507 | 0.507 | 1.15 Complete Comparison:
Ketchup vs. Honey

fruits

Several fruits or fruit products offer similar nutrients to honey including raisins, dates, apple, granny smith apple and figs.

Raisins

image of raisins

Similarity: 63%

More nutritionally dense than honey, raisins are also high in and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, raisins contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin C, calcium and iron than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and raisins:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Raisins
(5/8 cup)

304
calories (KCAL)
296
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
6.8
82
sugar (G)
0
0.3
protein (G)
2.5
0
saturated fat (G)
0.18
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
5.4
6
calcium (MG)
28
0.42
iron (MG)
2.6
52
potassium (MG)
825
0
thiamin (MG)
0.11
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.18
0.12
niacin (MG)
1.1
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.05
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.19
2
folate (UG)
3
0.628 | 0.628 | 2.29 Complete Comparison:
Raisins vs. Honey

Dates

image of dates

Similarity: 61%

More nutritionally dense than honey, dates are also high in sugar and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, dates contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, calcium, iron and potassium than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and dates:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Dates
(4 dates)

304
calories (KCAL)
277
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
6.7
82
sugar (G)
66
0.3
protein (G)
1.8
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
0
Vitamin A (UG)
7
6
calcium (MG)
64
0.42
iron (MG)
0.9
52
potassium (MG)
696
0
thiamin (MG)
0.05
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.06
0.12
niacin (MG)
1.6
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.81
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.25
2
folate (UG)
15
0.614 | 0.614 | 2.29 Complete Comparison:
Dates vs. Honey

Apple

image of apple

Similarity: < 50%

Apple contains nutrients similar to honey, but in smaller amounts overall. Moreover, apple contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, calcium and potassium than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and apple:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Apple
(3/4 cup)

304
calories (KCAL)
52
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
2.4
82
sugar (G)
10
0.3
protein (G)
0.26
0
saturated fat (G)
0.03
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
4.6
0
Vitamin A (UG)
3
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.18
6
calcium (MG)
6
0.42
iron (MG)
0.12
52
potassium (MG)
107
0
thiamin (MG)
0.02
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.03
0.12
niacin (MG)
0.09
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.06
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.04
2
folate (UG)
3
0.491 | 0.491 | 0.5 Complete Comparison:
Apple vs. Honey

Granny Smith Apple

image of granny smith apple

Similarity: < 50%

Granny smith apple contains nutrients similar to honey, but in smaller amounts overall. Also, granny smith apple contains more dietary fiber, potassium and thiamin than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and granny smith apple:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Granny Smith Apple
(7/8 cup)

304
calories (KCAL)
58
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
2.8
82
sugar (G)
9.6
0.3
protein (G)
0.44
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
0
Vitamin A (UG)
5
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.18
6
calcium (MG)
5
0.42
iron (MG)
0.15
52
potassium (MG)
120
0
thiamin (MG)
0.02
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.03
0.12
niacin (MG)
0.13
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.06
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.04
2
folate (UG)
3
0.484 | 0.484 | 0.49 Complete Comparison:
Granny Smith Apple vs. Honey

Figs

image of figs

Similarity: < 50%

Figs contain nutrients similar to honey, but in smaller amounts overall. Moreover, figs contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin A, calcium, potassium and thiamin than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and figs:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Figs
(1.5 large)

304
calories (KCAL)
74
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
2.9
82
sugar (G)
16
0.3
protein (G)
0.75
0
saturated fat (G)
0.06
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
2
0
Vitamin A (UG)
7
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.11
6
calcium (MG)
35
0.42
iron (MG)
0.37
52
potassium (MG)
232
0
thiamin (MG)
0.06
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.05
0.12
niacin (MG)
0.4
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.3
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.11
2
folate (UG)
6
0.47 | 0.47 | 0.96 Complete Comparison:
Figs vs. Honey

Cherries

image of cherries

Similarity: < 50%

Cherries contain nutrients similar to honey, but in smaller amounts overall. Moreover, cherries contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, potassium and thiamin than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and cherries:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Cherries
(3/4 cup)

304
calories (KCAL)
63
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
2.1
82
sugar (G)
13
0.3
protein (G)
1.1
0
saturated fat (G)
0.04
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
7
0
Vitamin A (UG)
3
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.07
6
calcium (MG)
13
0.42
iron (MG)
0.36
52
potassium (MG)
222
0
thiamin (MG)
0.03
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.03
0.12
niacin (MG)
0.15
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.2
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.05
2
folate (UG)
4
0.468 | 0.468 | 0.73 Complete Comparison:
Cherries vs. Honey

baked goods

Macaroons

image of macaroons

Similarity: 60%

More nutritionally dense than honey, macaroons are also high in sugar and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, macaroons contains more dietary fiber, protein, potassium and thiamin than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and macaroons:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Macaroons
(4 cookies)

304
calories (KCAL)
460
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
5.1
82
sugar (G)
45
0.3
protein (G)
3
0
saturated fat (G)
20
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
0.19
6
calcium (MG)
5
0.42
iron (MG)
0.82
52
potassium (MG)
123
0
thiamin (MG)
0.02
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.06
0.12
niacin (MG)
0.22
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.1
2
folate (UG)
3
0.597 | 0.597 | 1.8 Complete Comparison:
Macaroons vs. Honey

Graham Crackers

image of graham crackers

Similarity: 51%

More nutritionally dense than honey, graham crackers are also high in sugar and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, graham crackers contains more dietary fiber, protein, Vitamin E and calcium than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and graham crackers:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Graham Crackers
(3.5 ounces)

304
calories (KCAL)
430
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
3.4
82
sugar (G)
25
0.3
protein (G)
6.7
0
saturated fat (G)
1.6
0
trans fat (G)
0.06
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
0
Vitamin E (MG)
1.5
6
calcium (MG)
77
0.42
iron (MG)
3.8
52
potassium (MG)
170
0
thiamin (MG)
0.27
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0.32
0.12
niacin (MG)
4.4
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0.42
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0.16
2
folate (UG)
91
0.51 | 0.51 | 4.05 Complete Comparison:
Graham Crackers vs. Honey

dairy and eggs

Semisweet Chocolate

image of semisweet chocolate

Similarity: 56%

More nutritionally dense than honey, semisweet chocolate is also high in sugar and contains some of the same nutrients. Moreover, semisweet chocolate contains more dietary fiber, protein, calcium and iron than honey.

For 100 grams of honey and semisweet chocolate:

Honey
(about 1/4 cup) 		Semisweet Chocolate
(7 tbsps)

304
calories (KCAL)
517
0.2
dietary fiber (G)
6.7
82
sugar (G)
53
0.3
protein (G)
4.4
0
saturated fat (G)
16
0
trans fat (G)
0.04
0.5
Vitamin C (MG)
0
6
calcium (MG)
34
0.42
iron (MG)
2.9
52
potassium (MG)
0
0.04
riboflavin (MG)
0
0.12
niacin (MG)
0
0.07
pantothenic acid (MG)
0
0.02
Vitamin B6 (MG)
0
2
folate (UG)
0
0.559 | 0.559 | 1.48 Complete Comparison:
Semisweet Chocolate vs. Honey

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