Jaggery
Unrefined cane or palm sugar used across South Asia and Africa.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of jaggery for fair comparison. Typical serving: 20 g — 76 kcal per 20 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (20 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 380 kcal | 76 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 95 g | 19 g | 25 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of jaggery, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
Micronutrient amounts are not yet linked to a USDA FoodData Central entry for this food.
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Why eat jaggery?
- Retains minerals lost during sugar refining.
- Deep caramel flavour means less is needed.
How to include it
- Melt into dals, chutneys and spice pastes.
- Use in place of refined sugar in small amounts.
Things to consider
- Nutritionally still sugar; the mineral content is small in real portions.
- Contributes to free sugar intake.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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