Nutritional value of tulsi honey per 100g

Tulsi honey is usually a value-added/functional honey (honey infused or blended with tulsi). The “tulsi” part may add aroma, but the calorie and sugar base still comes from honey, so keep portions small.

1) Tulsi Honey

Nutritional facts per 100g (Liquid Tulsi Honey)

Common forms of tulsi honey (quick differences)

• Infused / Herbal blend: Calories and sugars stay nearly the same as honey. The taste/aroma changes due to tulsi.
• Raw base vs processed base: Calories stay nearly the same. “Raw” refers to the honey base, not the tulsi.
• Crystallized: Same nutrition, thicker texture.

Nutritional facts per 100g (Comb Honey)

Pros

• Aromatic honey option many people enjoy in warm water.
• Can help replace packaged sweet drinks if used in a small amount.
• Works well as a controlled sweetener in home routines.

Cons

• High in sugars, so calories add up quickly.
• Some products add extra flavours or extracts, quality varies by brand.
• Honey is not recommended for infants under 12 months.

Right time to eat

• Morning in lukewarm water (small amount).
• After meals as a controlled sweet finish (small amount).

Health benefits

• Helps satisfy sweet cravings with a small portion.
• Can support a soothing warm drink routine (lukewarm, not boiling).
• Useful swap for packaged sugary items when portion-controlled.

Best way to eat

• Use 1 teaspoon as a strict portion and treat it like sugar.
• Add to lukewarm water (not boiling) to protect taste and aroma.
• Check label: avoid products with added sugar syrups.

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