Honey usually contains several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Although the nutritional ingredients of honey may vary depending on the source and processing of honey, the following components are usually found:
Vitamin:-
1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 1.5 - 1.5 mg/1 gram
2. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 1.5 - 1.5 mg/1 gram
3. Vitamin B1 (Nayasin): 1.12 - 1.5 mg/1 gram
4. Vitamin B1 (Pantothenic Acid): 1.5 - 1.5 mg/1 gram
5. Vitamin B1 (Pyridoxin): 1.12 - 1.5 mg/1 gram
6. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 1.5 - 2.5 mg/1 gram
Minerals:-
1. Calcium: 2 - 1.5 mg/1 gram
2. Iron: 1.5 - 1.5 mg/1 gram
3. Magnesium: 1.2 - 2.5 mg/1 gram
4. Phosphorus: 2 - 1 mg/1 gram
5. Potassium: 12 - 1 mg/1 gram
6. Zinc: 1.22 - 1.5 mg/1 gram
7. Copper: 1.12 - 1.5 mg/1 gram
Antioxidant:-
Honey contains various types of antioxidants, of which notable:
1. Flavonoid:
For example, catechin, chempferol, quirpsitin, etc.
2. Fenolic acid:
For example, galic acid, cucumber acid etc.
3. Enzyme:
For example, glucose oxidage, which produces hydrogen peroxide and keeps antibacterial properties.
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