Nutritional Value of Manuka Honey per 100g

Manuka honey is thicker, deeper, and more “herbal” than everyday honey. It’s often used in tiny amounts because the taste is strong and the jar is usually premium.

1) Manuka Honey

Nutritional facts per 100g (Liquid Honey)

Forms of manuka honey (quick differences)

• Raw / Unfiltered: Calories and sugars stay nearly the same. May contain more pollen and natural particles.
• Filtered: Calories and sugars stay nearly the same. Smoother, clearer texture.
• 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 and more spreadable.
• UMF/MGO labels: These are quality markers; they do not meaningfully change calories per 100g.

Nutritional facts per 100g (Comb Honey)

Pros

• Strong taste often makes you use smaller portions naturally.
• Premium honey that many people keep for occasional use.
• Can replace desserts when you want a small sweet finish.

Cons

• High in sugars, so portion control matters.
• Easy to assume it’s “health food” and overuse.
• Not recommended for infants under 12 months.

Right time to eat

• Morning with breakfast in a small portion.
• When you want sweetness without dessert (small amount).
• Avoid large servings late night if sweets trigger overeating.

Health benefits

• Helps satisfy sweet cravings with controlled portions.
• Useful as a home sweetener instead of packaged sugary items.
• May feel soothing in lukewarm water for throat comfort.

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) to avoid craving bounce-back.

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