Jam vs Honey

Complete nutritional and glycemic index comparison

Quick Summary

Jam
Better Overall Choice
(Lower GI 51 vs 60)
9
GI Difference
Honey higher
67
Calorie Difference
Jam higher

Detailed Comparison

Jam
Metric
Honey
Difference
51
Glycemic Index
60
+9.0 higher
47.5
Glycemic Load
45.8
1.7 lower
376 cal
Calories
309 cal
67.0 cal lower
93.1g
Carbohydrates
76.4g
16.7g lower
0.5g
Protein
1.4g
+0.9g higher
0.1g
Fat
0.2g
+0.1g higher

Expert Analysis

Blood Sugar Impact

Both foods have similar effects on blood sugar. The small 9-point difference means the choice between them can be based on other nutritional factors.

Diabetes Consideration

Jam is an excellent choice for diabetes management with its low GI. Honey can be consumed in moderation.

Nutritional Breakdown

Calorie difference: 67 cal/100g (376 vs 309). Carbohydrate difference: 16.69999999999999g/100g (93.1g vs 76.4g). Honey provides 0.9g more protein.

Practical Advice

Choose Jam for: weight management, diabetes control, sustained energy, and reduced cravings. Honey is acceptable for most diets when portion-controlled.

Jam Best For:

Daily consumption, diabetes management, weight loss

Honey Best For:

Regular meals when paired with low-GI foods

Jam - GI Profile

Glycemic Index51 (Low)
0
55
70
100
Category:Sweets
Portion size:100g
GL per portion:47.5

Honey - GI Profile

Glycemic Index60 (Medium)
0
55
70
100
Category:Sweeteners
Portion size:100g
GL per portion:45.8

Recommendations

For Blood Sugar Control: Choose Jam

Jam has a low glycemic index of 51, which will cause a slow and steady rise in blood sugar.

Analysis

Jam has a low GI of 51 while Honey has a medium GI of 60, a difference of 9 points.