Tag: Honey and fasting

According to the USDA, a single teaspoon of honey contains approximately 20-21 calories and 6 grams of sugar. This caloric and sugar content means that yes, a single teaspoon of honey does break a fast, particularly if your goal is strict metabolic ketosis or autophagy.

According to one tablespoon serving, honey contains approximately 64 calories and 17 grams of sugar, making its consumption a nuanced topic for those practicing a nutrition diet. This naturally sweet, but caloric, substance prompts a common question among dieters and intermittent fasters: does honey mess up fasting?