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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diet

Jaggery Powder or Brown Sugar: Which is Better for Weight Loss

Trying to lose weight but love sweets? Let's see which one is better for weight loss- jaggery powder or brown sugar!

Introduction

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It is made from sugarcane juice and packed with minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium.

Jaggery Powder

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It is refined white sugar mixed with molasses, so it looks darker but is still mostly refined sugar.

Brown Sugar

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Jaggery powder has about 11 calories per spoon, and brown sugar has roughly 15 calories, which means jaggery is a lower-calorie sweetener.

Calories

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Jaggery raises blood sugar slowly, whereas brown sugar raises it quickly, which might cause sudden hunger and cravings.

Blood Sugar

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Jaggery has iron, potassium and magnesium, which help the body, but brown sugar hardly has any useful nutrients.

Nutrition

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Jaggery helps in digestion and even cleans the stomach, but brown sugar does nothing for digestion.

Digestion

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Jaggery has a strong, caramel-like taste that feels rich and filling, while brown sugar tastes like regular sugar.

Taste

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If you want to lose weight, jaggery is a better option in tea, smoothies or sweets because it gives some nutrition and balanced energy.

Weight Loss

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So, between these two, jaggery powder is healthier and better for weight loss, but remember, any sugar in excess can stop you from losing weight.

Conclusion

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