Honey refers to a fairly high-calorie foods, however, despite this, it is used in many diets and is allowed for almost all diseases. Such a love for this sweetness is due to the nutritional value of honey and its chemical composition.
Ingredients of natural honey
It is difficult to find another product such as honey, which contains such a number of useful substances, including enzymes, minerals and vitamins. Honey is rich in calcium , potassium, phosphorus, chlorine, sulfur, iron, iodine, manganese, vitamins of group B, C, H, PP. A large number of different enzymes contribute to rapid assimilation of honey and improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Phytoncides, which are part of the product, endow honey with bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and tonic properties. In addition, phytoncides promote the improvement of metabolic processes and promote the regeneration of tissues. Due to these properties, honey has a positive effect not only for internal, but also for outdoor use.
The energy of any product, including honey, is contained in its proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Most of the calories are released from fat, but they do not have honey. The calorie content of honey is determined mainly by the carbohydrates contained. The nutritional value of natural honey is approximately 328 kcal per 100 g. Of these, 325 units of calories are released from carbohydrates. And only 3 kcal give proteins.
100 g of honey account for 80.3 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of proteins. However, it should be noted that carbohydrates of honey are simple sugars: glucose and fructose , which are easily absorbed by the body. Thanks to this, honey quickly saturates the body with the necessary energy.
The composition of honey and its calorie content can provide an invaluable service to a weakened organism, athletes, children and people of advanced age.