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The answer is complicated. According to registered dietitian, Leslie Bonci, our bodies canât really tell the difference. When comparing nutritive sweeteners such as sugar, coconut sugar, date sugar, honey or molasses, âa calorie of sugar is a calorie of sugar,â and interestingly, most of these count about the same in a teaspoon, notes Bonci. She explains that some contain trace nutrients and some taste sweeter than table sugar, which means you may use less which saves calories.
So, unless youâre seeking a vegan alternative â all options below are vegan-friendly with the exception of honey â it really comes down to flavor and how you want to use your sweetener.
8 sweet alternatives to table sugar
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