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Honey vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Honey and Bit-o-honey

  • Bit-o-honey is richer than Honey in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Bit-o-honey is 28% higher.
  • Honey contains 2 times more Sugar than Bit-o-honey. Honey contains 82.12g of Sugar, while Bit-o-honey contains 48g.

Food types used in this article are Honey and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Honey
Honey
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +110%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Honey
Honey
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
Honey
2
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +106%
Contains more ProteinProtein +566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +555%
~equal in Carbs ~80.89g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Honey Bit-o-honey
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Bit-o-honey Opinion
Calories 304kcal 375kcal Bit-o-honey
Protein 0.3g 2g Bit-o-honey
Fats 0g 7.5g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.8mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 82.2g 80.69g Honey
Carbs 82.4g 80.89g Honey
Magnesium 2mg 7mg Bit-o-honey
Calcium 6mg 35mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 52mg 44mg Honey
Iron 0.42mg 0.2mg Honey
Sugar 82.12g 48g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.2g 0.2g
Copper 0.036mg 0.026mg Honey
Zinc 0.22mg 0.49mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 4mg 28mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 4mg 295mg Honey
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.08mg 0.038mg Honey
Selenium 0.8µg 1.3µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.06mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.044mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 0.069mg Honey
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.082mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.009mg Honey
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Bit-o-honey
Folate 2µg 2µg
Choline 2.2mg 2.5mg Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 0g 5.5g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.03g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.338g Bit-o-honey
Tryptophan 0.004mg Honey
Threonine 0.004mg Honey
Isoleucine 0.008mg Honey
Leucine 0.01mg Honey
Lysine 0.008mg Honey
Methionine 0.001mg Honey
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Honey
Valine 0.009mg Honey
Histidine 0.001mg Honey
Fructose 40.94g Honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey Bit-o-honey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Honey
4%
Bit-o-honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
11%
Bit-o-honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/nutrients
  2. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.