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Dandelion honey Calories
Dandelion honey
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Dandelion honey (21 g) has 67 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.9 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Dandelion honey Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 21 g
67
KCAL / 21G
Carbs
16.9g
· 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%
Dandelion honey nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (21 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 67 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.84 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.9 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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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Dandelion honey?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 21 g | 67 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 7 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 25 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 42 g | 134 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 250 g | 800 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 340 g | 1088 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dandelion honey
What is dandelion honey?
Dandelion honey is a sweet, honey-like syrup made by cooking dandelion flowers, commonly with sugar, water and lemon. Despite its name and appearance, it is not produced by bees and is different from floral honey.
Do bees make dandelion honey?
No, bees do not make dandelion honey. It is prepared by people from dandelion flowers, usually by simmering them and reducing the strained liquid with sugar. Bees can make ordinary honey from dandelion nectar, but that is a different product.
How do you make dandelion honey?
To make dandelion honey, simmer dandelion flower heads in water, strain the liquid, then cook it with sugar and lemon until syrupy. Recipes vary, so choose flowers from a clean, unsprayed area and follow a tested recipe for proportions.
What does dandelion honey taste like?
Dandelion honey has a sweet, syrupy taste with a light floral aroma. Lemon in the recipe can add a subtle tart note. Its flavor varies with the flowers used and how long the syrup is cooked.
How do you use dandelion honey?
Use dandelion honey as a spread or stir it into tea, yogurt, porridge, or other foods that need sweetness. It works much like a sweet syrup, but it contains added sugar and is not nutritionally identical to bee honey.
Can dandelion honey replace regular honey in recipes?
Yes, dandelion honey can replace regular honey in many spreads and recipes that use a liquid sweetener. Its floral flavor and thickness may differ, so it can change the taste and texture of baked goods or sauces.
Why is my dandelion honey too runny?
Dandelion honey may stay runny if the mixture still contains too much water or has not simmered long enough. Keep reducing it gently, then judge the consistency after cooling, since hot syrup is naturally thinner than cooled syrup.
Does dandelion honey crystallize?
Yes, the sugar in dandelion honey can crystallize during storage. Crystals do not automatically mean the syrup has spoiled. If you want a smoother texture, warm the closed jar in a bowl of warm water and stir once softened.
How should you store homemade dandelion honey?
Store homemade dandelion honey in a clean, tightly closed jar in the refrigerator. Recipes and preparation methods vary, so there is no reliable single shelf-life for every batch; discard it if you see mold or notice an unusual smell.
Which dandelion flowers should you use for dandelion honey?
Use fresh, fully open yellow flower heads for dandelion honey, and pick them from a clean area that has not been sprayed with pesticides. Avoid flowers growing beside busy roads, where dust and traffic pollution can contaminate them.
Dandelion honey Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Biotin
0.04µg · 0% DV
Vitamin E
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.08mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
11mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.84mg · 0% DV
Dandelion honey Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Dandelion honey
To burn the 67 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (21 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
What is Dandelion honey?
Despite its name, Dandelion honey is usually not made by bees. It is a thick, honey-like syrup prepared by simmering dandelion flowers with water and sugar, often with lemon; homemade versions are particularly familiar in parts of Europe. Its flavour is sweet and floral, sometimes with a gentle caramel note, and its consistency makes it easy to drizzle or spread.
It can be served on toast, stirred into tea, or spooned over porridge and yoghurt. In Turkey, it also fits naturally alongside tea or as a topping for breakfast foods. Nutritionally, it is mostly carbohydrate: a 100 g portion contains 80.5 g. A little goes a long way, so try a modest spoonful with plain yoghurt or unsweetened tea if you want to keep the overall sweetness in check.
How Nutritious Is Dandelion honey?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Dandelion honey Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
Does Dandelion honey Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Dandelion honey Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Dandelion honey Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.