Name | What is it? | For 1 cup granulated white sugar, use: |
Agave nectar | Made from a Mexican fruit, it is mostly fructose | 3/4 cup |
Barley Malt | Made from sprouted barley, has trace amounts of protein. Very Strong Flavor. | 3/4 cup |
Date Sugar | Made from dehydrated dates, is high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, including iron | 1 cup |
Honey | Extracted flower nectar by bees. Has trace minerals and enzymes | 1/2 cup |
Lo Han | Made from a Chinese Plant. Does not affect blood sugar. | 1 tsp: experiment! |
Maple Syrup | Sap from trees, the lower the grade, the more trace minerals it contains. | 1 cup |
Molasses | Made from boiling sugar cane. Blackstrap is the healthiest. High in minerals | 1 1/4 cup |
Rice Syrup | Made from rice and another grain. | 3/4 cup |
Sucanat | Dried Cane Juice, some trace minerals. | 1 cup |
Stevia | Herb from Paraguay. Doesn’t affect blood sugar. Strong, bitter aftertaste. Try tincture form. | 1/2 tsp: experiment! |
Turbinado/Raw Sugar | Sugar that is slightly less refined than white. | 1 cup |
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