Nutritional value of lavender honey per 100g

Lavender honey has a floral aroma and smooth sweetness that feels “fragrant” compared to normal honey. It’s best used in small portions so the flavour stays pleasant and not overpowering.

1) Lavender Honey

Nutritional facts per 100g (Liquid Honey)

Forms of lavender honey (quick differences)

• Raw / Unfiltered: Calories and sugars stay nearly the same. Aroma can feel stronger.
• Filtered: Calories and sugars stay nearly the same. Smoother and clearer.
• Unpasteurized: Calories and sugars stay nearly the same. Less heat processing.
• Pasteurized: Calories and sugars stay nearly the same. More heat processing and longer shelf stability.
• Crystallized / Creamed: Same nutrition, different texture.

Nutritional facts per 100g (Comb Honey)

Pros

• Distinct floral taste that feels satisfying in small amounts.
• Works well in breakfast foods and light warm drinks.
• Can replace refined sugar in some recipes (portion-controlled).

Cons

• High in sugars, so calories add up quickly.
• Easy to overuse in tea/warm drinks.
• Honey is not recommended for infants under 12 months.

Right time to eat

• Morning with breakfast if you want sweetness in a controlled way.
• Mid-morning snack sweetener (small portion).
• Avoid large servings late night if sweet cravings make you overeat.

Health benefits

• Helps satisfy sweet cravings with a small portion.
• Useful in homemade foods instead of packaged sugary items.
• May support throat comfort when used with lukewarm water (not boiling).

Best way to eat

• Keep portion small (example: 1 tsp) and treat it like sugar.
• Add to lukewarm water (not boiling).
• Pair with protein foods (curd, nuts) to reduce craving bounce-back.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.