Manuka honey has 304 calories per 100 g and strong antibacterial properties. Its uniquely high methylglyoxal (MGO) content is confirmed in clinical wound-care trials. A Cochrane review (2015) found moderate evidence for topical honey in burn healing. Calorically it is identical to regular honey.
How should I track Honey, manuka?
When tracking Honey, manuka, measuring by weight on a kitchen scale gives you the most precision. Volume measures vary depending on crystal size and powder density — a heaping spoonful can be double a level one. Research shows visual estimation errors reach 50–200% for calorie-dense foods (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013), and liquid sweeteners like honey are among the easiest to over-pour. For zero-calorie sweeteners, bulking agents add trace calories (2–4 per packet) — negligible in your daily total. For calorie-containing sweeteners, the scale is essential.