Cane Sugar vs Granulated Sugar: A Healthier Choice? Nutrition Professionals Weigh In
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Expert opinion from Harley L. Doerr
Bachelor in Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Canada
There is, essentially, no difference in terms of nutritional value between cane sugar and granulated sugar. They are digested, raise your blood glucose levels, and are used in your body in the exact same ways. This also goes for other sugar sources that are considered to be “healthier” because they are more natural sources, such as honey and agave. It’s best to have simple sugars, such as these, coming into your body with meals that include nutrients with digestion-slowing effects, such as protein and fibre. This way, the sugars don’t cause such a quick spike in your blood glucose levels, but rather, they cause a slow and sustained rise (therefore, providing a longer-lasting energy source as well.
Expert opinion from Gabriella Leite
Nutritionist · 6 years of experience · Brazil
These two mentioned sugars are extracted from sugar cane. What changes between them is the refining process. Cane sugar, if you are referring to demerara or brown sugar, which are darker, are healthier because they undergo a light refinement and do not have the presence of additives. Granules, on the other hand, go through a major refining process and lose most of their nutrients, in addition to having additives added.
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Expert opinion from Madison Deakin
Bachelor’s degree, Nutrition and Food science · 3 years of experience · Australia
Research has found that there is not much different nutritionally or molecular speaking. They both have similar amounts of calories and the same nutrition profile.
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