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Honey vs Maple Syrup Calories
Honey has 17% more calories than maple syrup: 304 vs 260 calories per 100 g.
For protein, honey has more. For fat, maple syrup has more. For carbohydrates, honey has more. For fiber, honey has more.
By typical serving, 1 tbsp of honey (20 g) has 61 calories and 1 tbsp of maple syrup (20 g) has 52 calories.
Honey and Maple Syrup calorie calculator
Nutrition per 100 grams
| Nutrient | Honey | Maple Syrup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 | 260 |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 82 g | 67 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 82 g | 60 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 12 mg |
| Potassium | 52 mg | 212 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 102 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0 mg |
Honey vs Maple Syrup: common questions
Which has more calories, honey or maple syrup?
Honey has more calories per 100 g (304 vs 260).
Which has more protein, honey or maple syrup?
Honey has more protein per 100 g (0.3 g vs 0 g).
Is honey or maple syrup better for weight loss?
Maple Syrup has fewer calories per 100 g, so you can eat more of it for the same calories. Total calories across the day matter more than any single food, and protein and fiber help with fullness.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central. Honey: FDC ID 2710281. Maple Syrup: FDC ID 169661.