Made from coconut palm sap, it retains nutrients, offering a caramel flavor. Minimally processed, it has a granulated texture and a lower glycemic index, causing a slower rise in blood sugar levels.
Image Source : FreepikThis is created by adding molasses to refined white sugar, offering a caramel flavor and slightly more minerals. It has a moist texture and a moderate glycemic index like regular sugar.
Image Source : FreepikIt is derived from boiling sugarcane juice or palm sap, and boasts minerals and fiber. With a rustic flavor and creamy texture, it has a low glycemic index leads to a slower increase in blood sugar levels.
Image Source : FreepikRefined sugar, from sugarcane or sugar beets, lacks nutrients and undergoes refining processes to achieve granulated texture and neutral sweetness. It has the highest glycemic index, causing rapid blood sugar spikes.
Image Source : FreepikCoconut sugar, brown sugar, and jaggery contain minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium, plus antioxidants, while regular sugar lacks nutrients.
Image Source : Freepik