Fenugreek Tea with Honey
Quick answer
A medium portion of Fenugreek Tea with Honey (240 ml) contains 84 kcal, with 12 g of net carbohydrates and 2.9 g of protein. Its glycemic index is 61 (Medium) for how fast it raises blood sugar, while its glycemic load per portion is 7.3 (Low) for its actual effect.
- Carbs17.3 g81.4%
- Protein2.9 g13.6%
- Fat0.5 g5.1%
- Fibre5.3 g
Percentages of total energy (calories)
How many calories are in fenugreek tea with honey?
A hot cup of fenugreek smells like grandma's house 😄 There are 35 calories per 100 ml, and a cup (240 ml) sweetened with honey has about 84 calories. Most of those calories come from the honey, not from the fenugreek itself.
Does fenugreek tea with honey raise blood sugar?
Here we need to separate the fenugreek from the honey:
- Fenugreek on its own, simmered without additions, has very few calories.
- Honey is a natural sugar, and its glycemic index is about 61, which means medium and close to ordinary sugar.
But because the amount in a cup is not large, the glycemic load of a cup is about 7, which means low. So one cup has a mild effect, but two or three cups a day add up.
Fenugreek and breastfeeding
Fenugreek is well known among breastfeeding mothers, and many search for "does fenugreek increase breast milk". Small studies are looking into it, but the results are not conclusive. So if you are breastfeeding, it is best to ask your doctor or a lactation consultant.
How to drink it smartly
- You can cut the honey down to half a spoon, or drink it without honey with a squeeze of lemon.
- If you want sweetness without sugar, you can use two drops of stevia.
- If you sweeten it with honey, have it with a meal rather than on an empty stomach.
Lighter alternatives
- Instead of fenugreek with a full spoon of honey: fenugreek with half a spoon, or with stevia.
- Instead of a glass of sweetened juice: a light cup of fenugreek.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per typical portion (240 ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal | 84 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 17.3 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 5 g | 12 g |
| Sugar | not available | — |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Glycemic index | 61 · Medium | |
| Glycemic load | — | 7.3 |
| Insulin index | not tested | |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Drinks with a glycemic index (20), it ranks 17 (lowest first).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a cup of fenugreek tea with honey?
About 84 calories per cup (240 ml). Without honey it is much lower.
Does fenugreek tea with honey raise blood sugar?
Honey has a medium glycemic index (61), but the glycemic load of a cup is about 7, which means low. The amount is what makes the difference.
Does fenugreek increase breast milk?
There are small studies, but the results are not conclusive. Ask your doctor or a lactation consultant.
Is honey better than sugar?
Honey (61) and white sugar (about 65) are close to each other, so the body handles both as sugar.
Read also
- HbA1c & Insulin Resistance: Comprehensive Clinical GuideArticle
- Prediabetes: How to Stop the Train and Lower Your HbA1cGuide
References & Scientific Sources
- The glycemic index of this food is a clinically reviewed estimate by the WiBo Health medical team, not a laboratory measurement from the International GI Tables (Atkinson 2021). GI bands (low ≤ 55 · medium 56–69 · high ≥ 70) follow: ISO 26642:2010. Food products — Determination of the glycaemic index (GI) and recommendation for food classification. International Organization for Standardization; 2010. www.iso.org/standard/43633.html
- The glycemic index of this food is taken from honey (mean 61 ± 3), because most of the carbohydrate in the drink comes from the honey; it is not a direct laboratory measurement of the drink. Atkinson FS, Foster-Powell K, Brand-Miller JC. International tables of glycemic index and glycemic load values: 2008. Diabetes Care 2008;31(12):2281–3.
- Definition of available carbohydrate and glycemic load: FAO/WHO. Carbohydrates in human nutrition: report of a joint FAO/WHO expert consultation. FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 66. Rome; 1998. www.fao.org/4/w8079e/w8079e00.htm
Medically reviewed by Dr. Wassim Habib | Founder, WiBo Health · 31 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.