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Honey-sweetened beverage; primarily carbohydrate-based with low protein and fat.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Honey drink (240 g) has 101 calories. That works out to 42 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.2 g of carbs, 0.2 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 cup (medium) · 240 g
101
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
25.2g
· 9% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 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 | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 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 cup (medium) | 240 g | 101 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 6 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 139 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 210 kcal |
Calculated from 42 calories per 100 g.
Mix honey into a cup of water to make a basic honey drink. It dissolves more easily in warm water; lemon or ginger can be added for flavor, but neither is essential.
Yes, a honey drink may soothe a cough temporarily, especially in children over one year and adults. Honey can ease throat irritation but does not treat the cause of a cough, and it must not be given to babies under 12 months.
No, hot water does not make a honey drink unsafe. If you want to preserve honey’s flavor and avoid adding it to very hot water, let the water cool until warm before stirring in the honey.
No, a honey drink does not cause weight loss. Honey adds sugar to the drink, so replacing water with it can add sweetness without making the drink a weight-loss aid.
Yes, you can have a honey drink before bed, and a water-and-honey version has no caffeine. Its sweetness may leave sugar on your teeth, so avoid sipping it over a long period and brush your teeth afterward.
Yes, a honey drink contributes fluid and can hydrate you. Plain water is still the simplest everyday choice, since honey adds sweetness that water does not have.
No, babies under 12 months must not have a honey drink. Honey can contain spores that cause infant botulism, and mixing it into water does not remove the risk.
No, a honey drink made with just water and honey is caffeine-free. Adding black tea, green tea, or another caffeinated drink changes that.
Yes, you can make a honey drink with cold water. Honey takes longer to dissolve when cold, so stir thoroughly or dissolve it in a little warm water before adding the rest.
Not automatically; honey is still a source of sugar, even when it is mixed into water. A honey drink can replace a soft drink if you prefer it, but it is not sugar-free.
Vitamins
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
0.48mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.12mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
19mg · 1% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 101 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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 drink is a simple beverage made by stirring honey into water, tea or another drink; recipes vary, and it can be served hot or cold. The honey gives it a rounded sweetness and floral notes, while the drink itself stays light and easy to sip. In places where honey is commonly used to sweeten tea, it may be enjoyed at breakfast or as an evening cup; elsewhere, it is also mixed with cool water for a refreshing option.
Most of its energy comes from carbohydrates supplied by the honey, with very little protein or fat. Adjust the sweetness to taste, or pair it with lemon or unsweetened tea for a less sweet cup.
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.
Medium
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.