While honey and molasses certainly are natural unrefined sweeteners, they still have a high glycemic index, just like white, refined sugar. According to Ishi’s research, honey contains more calories: 1 tablespoon honey provides nearly 65 calories, as compared to only 46 calories provided by the same amount of table sugar.

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