Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels
Is Coconut Sugar Better Than Honey? A Sweetener Guide
by Mo Mandegar, PhD
on Jun 23 2026
Coconut sugar and honey both feel healthier than the white packet, but they win on different measures. Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index (GI), reported at 35 versus about 58 for honey, plus far less fructose; honey brings more antioxidants. Both are still added sugars at roughly 4 calories per gram. Here is how they actually compare, and how to choose.
