About Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD Expertise I have been a registered dietitian since 1992 and am also an Ohio licensed Dietitian. My educational achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Technology (Nutrition) from Bowling State University in Bowling Green, OH. I currently own a consulting business called Nutrition Focus that specializes in consulting and counseling in the fields of nutrition and weight loss. My knowledge and reliability is proven by my experience as most recently a National Corporate Dietitian for 3 major weight loss companies, as a Foodservice Director/ Clinical Dietitian for a large nursing home, as a Foodservice Manager at a Community Hospital and as a Dietetic Technician at another hospital. I can answer basic nutrition questions, questions on behavior management as it relates to weight loss and weight management and questions on losing weight and keeping weight off. I do offer personal counseling services if your problem needs more individual attention. I can answer any question for you where NUTRITION is the FOCUS!
Question How does a table spoon of honey compare to a table spoon of sugar or high fructus corn syrup in terms of calories, carbs and overal nutrition and energy
Answer As far as its composition, all three are sugar and nothing else. As far as calories/energy, 1 Tbsp of honey is 63 calories (13.5 carbs) and sugar is 45 calories (12 g carb). Honey weighs slightly more than table sugar so it has slightly more calories and carbs. However, honey is sweeter than table sugar so you don't have to use as much. High fructose corn syrup is basically the same as table sugar. Table sugar is "sucrose" and HFC is "fructose". They are very similiar. All sugars nourish your body in the same way.
All three of these are added sugars and should be used in moderation within a healthy diet.
