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Natural sweetness, ginger flavor
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 tablespoon (medium) of Honey ginger mixture (21 g) has 66 calories. That works out to 312 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.3 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Honey ginger mixture combines honey with fresh grated or finely chopped ginger. It can be made at home or bought ready-made, and its flavour balances honey’s mellow sweetness with ginger’s warm, peppery bite. People often stir a spoonful into tea or serve it alongside breakfast; it also works as a sweet accent in yoghurt or porridge.
Most of its energy comes from the honey’s carbohydrates: it contains 77.8 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. If you enjoy it in tea, add a little at a time so the sweetness does not overpower the drink. For a less sweet serving, mix a small amount into plain yoghurt rather than using it as a standalone spread.
Selected: 100 g
312
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
77.8g
· 28% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% 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%
Vitamins
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.2mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
95mg · 3% DV
Calcium
8mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
6mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.4µg · 1% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 312 calories in 100 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.
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
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
Honey ginger mixture is commonly used to sweeten tea and add ginger flavor, and some people take it to soothe a scratchy throat. It is a food, not a treatment for infections or other illnesses.
To make honey ginger mixture, stir grated or finely chopped ginger into honey in a clean, dry jar. Fresh ginger gives a brighter, juicier flavor, while ground ginger makes a drier, more concentrated mixture.
It may temporarily soothe a cough by coating an irritated throat, but honey ginger mixture does not treat the cause of a cough. Never give it, or any honey-containing food, to a child younger than one year.
Yes, honey ginger mixture can be stirred into tea or warm water for sweetness and ginger flavor. Add it after the drink has cooled enough to sip; boiling liquid can mute the fresh ginger aroma.
Honey ginger mixture made with fresh ginger is best kept in a sealed, clean jar in the refrigerator because the ginger adds moisture. Its shelf life varies with preparation; discard it if you see mold or notice bubbling or an unusual smell.
Both work in honey ginger mixture, but they produce different results. Fresh ginger tastes brighter and adds moisture, so refrigerate the mixture; ground ginger gives a more concentrated, dry spice flavor.
Honey ginger mixture may briefly soothe throat irritation because honey coats the throat, while ginger adds a warming taste. It will not cure a sore throat or replace medical care if symptoms are severe or persistent.
No, honey ginger mixture is not a proven weight-loss food. Honey contributes sugars and energy despite being natural, so adding it freely to drinks or eating it by the spoonful can work against reducing overall sugar intake.
People with diabetes can include honey ginger mixture only with attention to its effect on blood glucose, since honey contains sugars. The suitable amount depends on their treatment and meal plan, so ask a doctor or dietitian for personal guidance.
Yes, honey ginger mixture can be eaten before bed, but it has no established sleep benefit. Its sweetness may leave sugar on the teeth, so brush afterward rather than treating it as a bedtime remedy.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.