While both honey and sugar are made up of a combination of glucose and fructose, their digestion and assimilation processes are very different. Table sugar passes through the stomach without any digestion because of its composition. The enzymes in your stomach cannot break down the glucose-fructose structure of table sugar until it reaches the small intestine. The liver then has to utilize few enzymes to convert the molecules into glucose that is able to enter the bloodstream for further use. Honey is different because of our bee friends. They add enzymes to it that divide the sucrose into two simple sugars, fructose and glucose. These sugars are directly absorbed by our bodies and are easier to digest. Honey also has a lower Glycemic Index (GI) than sugar. Honey contains trace amounts of many B-Vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. It also contains antioxidants called flavonoids, which have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. For more information, check out our our 'Health Benefits of Raw Honey' page. Please consult a health professional for further guidance and specific concerns.