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Sweet honey-based sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Honey sauce (21 g) has 64 calories. That works out to 304 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.3 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 21 g
64
KCAL / 21G
Carbs
17.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 64 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.84 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 21 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 7 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 15 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 30 g | 91 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 42 g | 128 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 304 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 340 g | 1034 kcal |
Calculated from 304 calories per 100 g.
Honey sauce is made with honey, often combined with ingredients such as mustard, vinegar, citrus juice, or spices. Recipes vary widely, so the result may be sweet, tangy, or savoury rather than tasting like plain honey.
To make honey sauce, stir honey with an ingredient that suits the dish, such as mustard for a savoury dip or lemon juice for a brighter, tangy sauce. Taste as you mix and adjust the balance before serving.
Honey sauce works as a dip, dressing, marinade, or finishing glaze, depending on its ingredients. Try it with chicken, roasted vegetables, sandwiches, or cheese; a sweeter version can also go with yoghurt or pancakes.
Yes, honey sauce is a popular coating for chicken wings. Toss the wings with it after cooking, or brush it on near the end of cooking, since the sugars in honey can darken or burn over strong heat.
Some honey sauces need refrigeration after opening, while others can be stored at room temperature. Follow the storage directions on the product; keep homemade honey sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Brush honey sauce onto food near the end of grilling rather than at the start. Its sugars brown quickly over direct heat, so use a cooler part of the grill and turn the food often to prevent scorching.
To thicken honey sauce, simmer it gently until some liquid evaporates, stirring frequently. If it contains ingredients that may split or scorch, take it off the heat and let it cool first; it will often thicken as it cools.
Usually not as a direct replacement: honey sauce may contain water, acid, mustard, or other seasonings that can change a baked recipe’s flavour and texture. Use plain honey for baking unless the recipe specifically calls for honey sauce.
A quick substitute for honey sauce is honey mixed with a little lemon juice or vinegar; add mustard if the dish needs a savoury note. Match the substitute to the original sauce’s role, because sweet dipping sauces and marinades differ.
People with diabetes should account for honey sauce as a source of sugars and carbohydrates, which can raise blood glucose. The amount that fits varies with an individual’s meal plan, so ask a doctor or dietitian for personalised guidance.
Vitamins
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.01mg · 0% DV
B3
0.03mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.09mg · 1% DV
Zinc
0.05mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
11mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.84mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 64 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (21 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Honey sauce is a sweet condiment built around honey. Recipes vary: some keep it simple, while others balance the sweetness with ingredients such as vinegar, mustard or spices. It is used as a dressing, dip or glaze rather than as a dish on its own.
Across many cuisines, it is spooned over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables or salads, or served alongside cheese; a little can also add a sweet note to a savoury sandwich. It is mostly carbohydrate, with very little protein or fibre, so a small drizzle often gives plenty of flavour. For a lighter, less sweet dressing, thin the sauce with lemon juice or vinegar.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.