Apr 5, 2024, 09:25 AM IST

8 healthy substitutes for white sugar

Sonali Sharma

Coconut sugar is made from the sap of coconut palm trees. It contains iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium, as well as antioxidants. 

Maple syrup is derived from the sap of maple trees. It contains calcium, potassium, and manganese, as well as antioxidants.

Honey is a natural sweetener produced by bees from flower nectar. It has small amounts of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.

Date sugar is made from dried, ground dates and retains some of the nutrients found in whole dates, including fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.

Stevia is a calorie-free sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant.

Brown sugar contains less in calories as compared to white sugar. It consists of calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B-6

Jaggery has more nutrients than sugar because of its molasses content.

Desi Khand is a raw unrefined organic sweetener powder and the best alternative to regular processed sugar.

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