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Maple syrup vs Honey: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 17% more calories in honey than in maple syrup. Per 100 g: maple syrup ≈260 calories, honey ≈304. In a typical portion, 1 oz of maple syrup is about 74 calories and 1 oz of honey about 86.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Maple syrup | Honey |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | 304 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 67 g | 82.4 g |
| of which sugars | 60.5 g | 82.1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple syrup | 1 oz | 28 g | 74 | 0 g |
| Honey | 1 oz | 28 g | 86 | 0.1 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 0 g of protein in maple syrup, about 0.1 g in honey.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Maple syrup.
- More protein per calorie: Honey.
- More fiber: Honey.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Maple syrup (FDC 169661), Honey (FDC 169640).
Full nutrition pages: Maple syrup · Honey