Stevia, a calorie-free sweetener made from Stevia rebaudiana leaves, doesn't impact blood sugar.
Honey's antioxidants and enzymes fight bacteria and heal sore throats. However, it's heavy in calories and should be eaten moderately.
Maple syrup contains zinc, manganese, and antioxidants from maple trees.
Coconut sugar contains iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium from coconut palm sap.
Molasses, a sugar refining byproduct, contains iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Date paste, made from pureed dates, is a better alternative to refined sugar due to its fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
This sugar substitute from monk fruit contains antioxidants called mogrosides and has no calories.
Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index than table sugar since it comes from the agave plant.
Blackstrap molasses is the most nutrient-dense, high in iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Brown rice syrup, made by fermenting cooked rice with enzymes, has a lower glycemic index than table sugar and contains magnesium and manganese.