Nutritional value of alfalfa honey per 100g

Alfalfa honey is mild, smooth, and easy to like, which makes portion control important. It works best as a light sweetener in small amounts rather than big spoonfuls.

1) Alfalfa Honey

Nutritional facts per 100g (Liquid Honey)

Forms of alfalfa honey (quick differences)

• Raw / Unfiltered: Calories and sugars stay nearly the same. May contain more pollen and tiny particles.
• Filtered: Calories and sugars stay nearly the same. Clearer and smoother.
• 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, thicker/spreadable texture.

Nutritional facts per 100g (Comb Honey)

Pros

• Mild taste that fits daily use in small portions.
• Easy swap for refined sugar in homemade foods.
• Works well in curd, oats, and warm drinks (lukewarm).

Cons

• High in natural sugars, so calories add up fast.
• “Natural” doesn’t mean unlimited, portion matters.
• Honey is not recommended for infants under 12 months.

Right time to eat

• Morning with breakfast for controlled sweetness.
• Pre-workout (small amount) for quick energy.
• Avoid late-night large servings if sweet cravings trigger overeating.

Health benefits

• Helps satisfy sweet cravings with a small portion.
• Useful as a home sweetener instead of packaged sugary items.
• May support throat comfort with lukewarm water (not boiling).

Best way to eat

• Use 1 teaspoon as a strict portion and treat it like sugar.
• Add to lukewarm water, oats, or curd.
• Pair with protein/fat foods (curd, nuts) for better fullness.

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