Can the diabetic eat brown sugar?

Although there are some differences between the two, their nutritional profile is very similar. Both sugar and brown sugar come from the same plant, sugar cane or sugar beet. In fact, brown sugar is only refined white sugar with molasses, which gives it a brown color. Although very different in taste and color, brown sugar and white sugar are rich in carbohydrates and calories. The only nutritional difference between the two is that brown sugar contains iron, calcium and potassium because of added molasses, but the amount of these nutrients is so much lower that the benefits of an individual serving become insignificant. Brown sugar is also known to have lower levels of carbohydrates and calories, but again, the difference in amount is so small that it becomes difficult to note. Studies have shown that 1 teaspoon of packaged white sugar contains 17 calories, while 1 teaspoon of brown sugar contains 16 calories. Now you can evaluate the difference yourself.