Contains a variety of nutrients

One tablespoon (20 grams) of honey contains (1Trusted Source):

  • Calories: 61
  • Fat: 0 grams
  • Protein: 0 grams
  • Carbs: 17 grams
  • Fiber: 0 grams
  • Riboflavin: 1% of the Daily Value (DV)
  • Copper: 1% of the DV
  • Honey is essentially pure sugar, with no fat and only trace amounts of protein and fiber. It contains small amounts of some nutrients, but most people typically don’t consume enough honey for it to be a significant dietary source of vitamins and minerals.