Honey: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: honey.
82.2g net carbs per 100 g
5.5carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
60glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 82.2 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.0 g |
| Energy | 304 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 169640 “Honey”. Net carbs = total carbs 82.4 g − fiber 0.2 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ tbsp11 g | 1 tbsp21 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 9.0 | 17.3 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Glycemic load | 5 | 10 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 60. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Honey, mean of 17 types of honey
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