Honey
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 75gCarbs
- Fiber
- 0gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 75gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 15gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 60Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 9Glycemic Load
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Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.
Diet Check
- Low Carb
- No
- Keto
- No
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- No
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- No
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Honey
- Water19.0g
- Fiber0.0g
- Carbs75.0g
- Fat0.0g
- Protein0.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Not present
- Purine
- Not present
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- High
- Oxalate
- Not present
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Moderate
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Honey is a natural sweetener known for its antibacterial properties and mild amounts of minerals. However, due to its high sugar content and glycemic index, it should be consumed sparingly in a low-carb diet.
- Contains 46.7% of the RDA for iron, contributing to its role in combating anemia.
- High glycemic index (GI) of 60, implying a more significant rise in blood glucose levels.
- Offers negligible amounts of major nutrients but provides moderate zinc content at 21.4% of RDA.
Is Honey keto?
Honey is not typically suitable for a ketogenic diet due to its high carbohydrate content and glycemic index, which can quickly elevate blood sugar levels, disrupting ketosis.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Honey
The high glycemic index of 60 for honey means it causes a rapid spike in blood glucose levels, making it not ideal for those managing their carbohydrate impact.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 2
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.001
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.05
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.16
- Beta-Carotene
- 0
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 20g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 5
- Calcium
- 6
- Iron
- 1.3
- Potassium
- 45
- Magnesium
- 2
- Phosphorus
- 5
- Zinc
- 0.4
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 20g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- High
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 302 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 0 |
| CalciumMineral | 6 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 75 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 0 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 0 |
| IronMineral | 1.3 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 2 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 5 |
| PotassiumMineral | 45 |
| ProteinMacro | 0.001 |
| SodiumMineral | 5 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.001 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.05 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.16 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 2 |
| WaterMacro | 19 |
| ZincMineral | 0.4 |
