Natural Mountain Sidr Honey
Quick answer
A medium portion of Natural Mountain Sidr Honey (20 g) contains 61 kcal, with 16.4 g of net carbohydrates and 0.1 g of protein. Its glycemic index is 53 (Low) for how fast it raises blood sugar, while its glycemic load per portion is 8.7 (Low) for its actual effect.
- Carbs16.4 g99.6%
- Protein0.1 g0.4%
- Fat0 g0%
- Fibre0 g
Percentages of total energy (calories)
Luxurious amber gold made from the nectar of wild sidr (jujube) tree blossoms; thick, with a warm aromatic flavour and natural antioxidants and enzymes.
💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
An alternative to refined white sugar for sweetening drinks and morning oats; it carries small amounts of antioxidants but is still sugar and counts towards your carbohydrates.
Best preparation methods
Store it at room temperature and do not stir it into boiling tea or water, to protect its natural enzymes from heat damage.
Important Nutritional Note
Never give any kind of honey to babies under one year old, because of the risk of infant botulism.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (20 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | 60.8 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 82 g | 16.4 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 81.8 g | 16.4 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0.2 g | 0 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Special ingredients & supplements with a glycemic index (19), it ranks 11 (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Natural Mountain Sidr Honey good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 20 g portion gives 61 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Natural Mountain Sidr Honey affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 53 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 20 g portion has a glycemic load of 8.7 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Natural Mountain Sidr Honey?
A typical 20 g portion of Natural Mountain Sidr Honey provides about 61 kcal, 0.1 g protein, 16.4 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat and 0 g fibre.
Can people with diabetes eat sidr honey?
Its glycemic index is low (GI = 53), close to the medium threshold, but a 20g spoon contains about 16g of sugars, so it raises blood sugar if overused and must be counted carefully in your daily carbohydrate allowance.
Read also
- Prediabetes: How to Stop the Train and Lower Your HbA1cGuide
- Gestational Diabetes Guide: Normal Levels and Foods to EatGuide
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
- 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
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.