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How come 1 tablespoon honey has far higher amount of calorie than same amount of sugar :/?

Isn't sugar supposed to be the pure source of calorie rather than a natural product like honey?

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  • 8 years ago
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    You're using calories per unit volume for your comparison when you should be using calories per unit weight. If you compare by weight you're find that all carbohydrates have a caloric value of 4 calories per gram.

    Good luck and good health!!

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