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Honey vs White Sugar
Per 100g, Honey has 81g carbs and White Sugar has 100g (GI 58 vs 65). Honey is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 19g less sugar and a lower glycemic index.
Honey is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Honey | White Sugar |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 304.8 | 400 |
Total carbs — | 81g | 100g |
Net carbs — | 81g | 100g |
Fiber Higher wins | 0g | 0g |
Sugar Lower wins | 81g | 100g |
Protein Higher wins | 0.5g | 0g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 58 | 65 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 47 | 65 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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