A less sweet Honey such as Oak (Oak), has fewer calories than a sweet honey like Thyme Honey.
1 Tablespoon of Flower Honey has 64 Calories (267 kJ).
How long would it take to burn off 64 Calories of Honey?
Swimming: 5 minutes.
Jogging: 7 minutes.
Cycling: 10 minutes.
Walking: 18 minutes.
Honey and sugar are both carbohydrates, consisting of the two types of sugar: glucose and fructose.
Refined fructose, which is found in sweeteners, is metabolized by the liver and has been associated with:
Obesity.
Fatty liver disease.
Diabetes.
Both fructose and glucose are broken down quickly by the body and can cause spikes in blood sugar levels.
The proportions of glucose and fructose in honey and sugar are different:
Sugar is 50 percent fructose and 50 percent glucose.
Honey contains 40 percent fructose and 30 percent glucose.
The remainder of honey consists of:
water,
pollen,
minerals, including magnesium and potassium.
These additional components are responsible for some of the health benefits of honey.
Sugar is higher on the glycemic index (GI) than honey, meaning it raises blood sugar levels more quickly. This is due to its higher fructose content, and the absence of trace minerals.
Honey has slightly more calories than sugar, but it is sweeter, so less is needed.
So honey is a product that contains several calories. But its nutritional value and its contribution to the proper functioning of the body is unquestionable.
Honey should be included in a complete diet plan and is an essential element of a balanced diet.