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 lowerglycemic index (GI), reported between 35 and 54 versus about 58 forhoney, plus far less fructose; honey brings more antioxidants. Bothare still added sugars at roughly 4 calories per gram. Here is howthey actually compare, and how to choose.
