Nutritionally, natural honey contains about 75 – 80% sugar and the rest is a mixture of minerals including phosphorus, calcium and magnesium, enzymes and water.

Honey is high in energy. One teaspoon of honey gives about 15 calories, but because it is a natural product the composition of honey is highly variable.

A monofloral, unpasturised honey may contain, per 100g:

Minerals may include traces of calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, selenium and manganese, there may be traces of vitamin B (riboflavin, niacin) and a small amount of vitamin C.