Brown Sugar Vs White Sugar Difference Explained; Nutritional Value

One According to the survey, more than 80% of India’s population drinks tea every morning. That means our day often starts with a spoonful of sugar, but the story is not limited to just tea. Sugar has become so ingrained in our everyday lives that we don’t even realize it. From biscuits and sweets to packaged food items, sugar is found everywhere.

However, in the last few years, the harm of sugar has started being openly discussed everywhere, from social media to big doctors, books and health websites. Due to this, people have started staying away from white sugar.

But the surprising thing is that many people consider brown sugar healthy and include it in their diet instead. Whereas this is just a myth. Despite the difference in color and taste, the nutritional and health effects of brown and white sugar are similar. Many misconceptions are spread regarding this. In such a situation, correct information is very important.

So let’s go today needed news In this article we will talk in detail about white and brown sugar. You will also learn that-

Expert: Dr. Poonam Tiwari, Senior Dietician, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow

Question- What is the difference between white and brown sugar?

answer- White and brown sugar are basically made from the same source (sugarcane). The real difference between the two lies in their processing and the amount of molasses.

White sugar is completely refined, from which the molasses is removed. For this reason its color is white and the grains are dry. Due to the extraction of molasses, it does not have a specific sweet aroma, which is present in brown sugar. White sugar dissolves easily in tea, coffee and most recipes.

Whereas when sugar is made by adding molasses to refined white sugar, it becomes brown sugar. The amount of molasses can range from 3% to 10%. It depends on the quality of brown sugar and its thickness.

Light brown sugar has less molasses, while dark brown sugar has more of it. For this reason brown sugar is moist and soft. It tastes like light caramel (roasted sweetness).

Overall, what I mean to say is that the difference between white sugar and brown sugar is only in taste, moisture and color. There is no significant difference in the nutrition of both. The effect of both on health is exactly the same. Understand the nutritional value of white and brown sugar from the graphic given below-

Question- Why do people like to eat brown sugar instead of white sugar?

answer- Now people have become more conscious about health than before. Now social media, fitness experts and online articles are all warning about the dangers of sugar. Everyone is saying the same thing that white sugar is refined, it is harmful for health. It is through social media that people also come to know that brown sugar is its healthy alternative.

Due to the dark color of brown sugar and the presence of molasses in it, people think that it contains minerals and is natural. However, no one takes the trouble to ask a doctor or read any scientific study. People just assume that brown sugar is better. They don’t check facts.

Apart from this, its light caramel like taste gives a different taste to tea, coffee and sweets, due to which people start understanding it better. Some people also believe that eating brown sugar does not increase blood sugar rapidly, whereas scientifically this is completely wrong.

Question- Is brown sugar better than white sugar?

answer- People often consider brown sugar as a healthy alternative to white sugar, but this is not true. Understand this from the points given below-

Question- What effect do white and brown sugar have on blood sugar?

answer- Both white and brown sugar get converted into glucose and fructose in the body. Due to this, the effect of both on blood sugar level is almost equal. Eat anything of the two, insulin will be released. If you eat too much, you will definitely develop insulin resistance. Therefore, if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic then do not consider brown sugar as a healthy alternative to sugar. Brown sugar is equally dangerous for you.

Question- Why should the intake of added sugar be reduced?

answer- Added sugar is sugar that is added to food and drinks and it provides only calories to the body, not nutrition. Its excessive consumption increases blood sugar repeatedly, which puts pressure on insulin.

Consuming added sugar over a long period of time increases the risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure. Apart from this, it is also associated with problems like tooth decay and fatty liver. Therefore, to keep health balanced, added sugar should be avoided.

Question- What can be the alternatives to white and brown sugar?

answer- If you want to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet, then some better alternatives can be adopted instead of white and brown sugar. However, these should also be consumed in limited quantity.

Question- Can diabetic people use brown sugar?

answer- Both brown and white sugar raise blood sugar levels almost equally. Therefore, brown sugar is not a safe option for diabetic people.

Question- Is it right to take brown sugar instead of white in tea and coffee or not?

answer- Taking brown sugar instead of white sugar in tea and coffee does not make any big difference in terms of health. Only changes the taste, it has no health benefits. If the aim is to improve health then it is more important to reduce the quantity of sugar than changing its type.

Question: How much sugar is considered safe to eat in a day?

answer- Senior dietitian Dr. Poonam Tiwari tells that if a person consumes about 2000 calories daily, then he should not take more than 1–2 teaspoons of added sugar in a day.

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