{"id":21848,"date":"2021-04-27T19:39:13","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T19:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=21848"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"coconut-sugar-vs-stevia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Sugar Vs Stevia: Which Sweetener Is Really The Healthier Choice?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Organic_Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia_What_Is_The_Difference\" >Organic Coconut Sugar Vs. Stevia: What Is The Difference?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Organic_Coconut_Sugar\" >Organic Coconut Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Stevia\" >Stevia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Carbs_In_Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia\" >Carbs In Coconut Sugar Vs. Stevia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia_Which_Is_Best_For_Weight_Loss\" >Coconut Sugar Vs. Stevia: Which Is Best For Weight Loss?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Coconut_Sugar\" >Coconut Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Stevia-2\" >Stevia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Liquid_Stevia_Vs_Coconut_Sugar_Which_Is_Healthier\" >Liquid Stevia Vs. Coconut Sugar: Which Is Healthier?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Coconut_Palm_Sugar_Advantages\" >Coconut Palm Sugar Advantages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Better_Digestion\" >Better Digestion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Improved_Nervous_System_Functioning\" >Improved Nervous System Functioning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Blood_Sugar_Regulation\" >Blood Sugar Regulation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Disadvantages_Of_Coconut_Palm_Sugar_Consumption\" >Disadvantages Of Coconut Palm Sugar Consumption<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Deteriorated_Oral_Health\" >Deteriorated Oral Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Increased_Stress\" >Increased Stress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Stevia_Advantages\" >Stevia Advantages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Diabetes_Management\" >Diabetes Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Reduced_Risk_Of_Pancreatic_Cancer\" >Reduced Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Reduced_Blood_Pressure\" >Reduced Blood Pressure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Stevia_Disadvantages\" >Stevia Disadvantages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Gastrointestinal_Symptoms\" >Gastrointestinal Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Kidney_Damage\" >Kidney Damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Hypoglycemia\" >Hypoglycemia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#Low_Blood_Pressure\" >Low Blood Pressure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut sugar and stevia are among the two most popular sugar substitutes used in most diet plans. They have been praised by most people using them, especially weight watchers who want to shed extra pounds. However, this has not come without controversies. Some people believe that coconut sugar is healthier and better compared to stevia. It might explain the unending coconut sugar vs. stevia tug of war. So, which is better off between these two sweeteners? To answer this, let us evaluate each of these sugar substitutes&#8217; nutritional profile, health benefits, and risks.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia_What_Is_The_Difference\"><\/span><b>Organic Coconut Sugar Vs. Stevia: What Is The Difference?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To best determine the difference between these two sweeteners, first, you must understand the definition of each. Take a look:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_Coconut_Sugar\"><\/span><b>Organic Coconut Sugar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It refers to sugar that comes from the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-coconut-oil-break-a-fast\/\">coconut<\/a> palm tree. Some people may refer to this sugar as coconut palm sugar or coconut flower nectar if it is in liquid form (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323047\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). To make the organic coconut sugar, you must first harvest the coconut palm sap. It entails cutting the flower-bud stem and then draining the nectar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-water-benefits\/\">coconut<\/a> flower nectar, you boil the sap with some <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salad-and-water-diet\/\">water<\/a>. However, if you want coconut sugar, you let the nectar dry and crystallize (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323047\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). After it is dry, you break it down into small granules, which most of us recognize as sugar molecules.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3796.png\" alt=\"coconut sugar vs stevia\" width=\"1076\" height=\"605\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia\"><\/span><b>Stevia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia is a natural sweetener that is obtained from the bushy stevia plant. It is about 100 to 300 times sweeter compared to table sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/what-is-stevia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Nevertheless, it has low calories per serving, which explains why it is classified under the zero-calorie sweeteners (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/\">Stevia And Belly Fat: Why All Sweeteners Can Not Be Trusted<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carbs_In_Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia\"><\/span><b>Carbs In Coconut Sugar Vs. Stevia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut palm sugar tends to retain most of the nutrients found in the coconut palm. It does contain calcium, iron, potassium, and zinc, albeit in very small amounts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-coconut-sugar#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition to these nutrients, the sugar substitute also contains carbohydrates. According to WebMD, one teaspoon of this sweetener will contain 5g of carbs, 18 calories, and 5g of sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-coconut-sugar#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). On the other hand, stevia is believed to have zero to low calories and carbs, if any (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia_Which_Is_Best_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Coconut Sugar Vs. Stevia: Which Is Best For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There have been numerous debates about the effects of each of these sweeteners when it comes to weight loss. Some people believe organic coconut sugar is healthier. To help you make an informed decision on this, let us look into the effect of each of these sweeteners on weight.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/24.jpg\" alt=\"coconut sugar vs stevia\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coconut_Sugar\"><\/span><b>Coconut Sugar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people believe that this sweetener is the perfect sugar substitute. They think this sweetener is their <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/\">weight loss<\/a> miracle because it is recommended in multiple weight loss recipes. But is this the case?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, Medical News Today acknowledges that coconut sugar is not your weight loss sweetener miracle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323047\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Like any other food product, the site reveals that coconut palm sugar also contains calories and other carbohydrates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gain-weight-with-a-fast-metabolism\/\">weight<\/a> loss requires you to maintain a caloric deficit. To help maintain this deficit, most weight watchers should lower their carb intake. Sadly, coconut sugar has high calories and carbs content, despite them being fewer when compared to table sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323047\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100g of coconut sugar has 375 calories and 100g of carbs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323047\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). While this seems safe compared to table sugar, it does not take away the fact that it has high calories and carb content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that you are trying to consume fewer <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-carb-intermittent-fasting\/\">calories<\/a> than your body is burning to help you shed pounds. Taking several servings of this sweetener may compromise your weight loss efforts and results.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62928 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/13-4.png\" alt=\"Coconut Sugar Vs Stevia\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/13-4.png 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/13-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/13-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/13-4.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/13-4-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia-2\"><\/span><b>Stevia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The naturally sourced sugar substitute is believed to have zero calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890837\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is an excellent addition to a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-sugar-diet\/\">weight loss diet<\/a> plan because it has low energy and carbohydrate contents. These are two risk factors for increased body fat. Given that it minimizes these risk factors, experts acknowledge that you can use it to lose weight and prevent obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890837\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia\">start transforming your life now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liquid_Stevia_Vs_Coconut_Sugar_Which_Is_Healthier\"><\/span><b>Liquid Stevia Vs. Coconut Sugar: Which Is Healthier?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary comparison between coconut palm <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-sugar-diet-food-list\/\">sugar<\/a> vs. stevia lies in the benefits. Each of these sweeteners is praised for offering various health benefits. But which one brings more health gains to the table? Below is a comparison between the health benefits and risks of these two popular sweeteners.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coconut_Palm_Sugar_Advantages\"><\/span><b>Coconut Palm Sugar Advantages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming palm sugar can help you reap any of the following health benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Digestion\"><\/span><b>Better Digestion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut palm sugar contains a dietary fiber known as inulin. Inulin has been linked to better gut bacteria control, which promotes better digestion and improves mineral absorption (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/palm-sugar-health-benefits#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Nervous_System_Functioning\"><\/span><b>Improved Nervous System Functioning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palm sugar has higher potassium levels (by weight) than other food products such as bananas and green vegetables (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/palm-sugar-health-benefits#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The mineral helps maintain an excellent nervous system as it regulates muscle contractions and the heartbeat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/palm-sugar-health-benefits#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blood_Sugar_Regulation\"><\/span><b>Blood Sugar Regulation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and less glucose compared to honey or table sugar. These lower levels may help stabilize blood <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/natural-sweeteners\/\">sugar<\/a> levels, reducing chances of blood sugar spikes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_Of_Coconut_Palm_Sugar_Consumption\"><\/span><b>Disadvantages Of Coconut Palm Sugar Consumption<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the impressive health benefits profile, consuming coconut palm sugar may also result in several health problems. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deteriorated_Oral_Health\"><\/span><b>Deteriorated Oral Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming too much sugar, including coconut palm sugar, increases your risk of dental problems and mouth infections (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/317613\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The high fermentable carbs content in these sugars increases the risks of these problems.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-adda9a1fd4.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Stress\"><\/span><b>Increased Stress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD reveals that individuals who consume a high-sugar diet have increased risks of anxiety, stress, and cognitive impairment (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/palm-sugar-health-benefits#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stress-belly\/\">Stress Belly: Taking A Quick Dive Into The Science Behind It<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_Advantages\"><\/span><b>Stevia Advantages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If used as an alternative to table <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-dextrose-bad-for-you\/\">sugar<\/a>, stevia may result in several health benefits. Some of these include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_Management\"><\/span><b>Diabetes Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerous studies have concluded that stevia consumption has minimal to no effects on insulin levels, blood pressure, blood glucose, and body weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/287251\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It means that people with diabetes can consume stevia, but only after getting their doctor&#8217;s go-ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Risk_Of_Pancreatic_Cancer\"><\/span><b>Reduced Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia contains various compounds and sterols, including kaempferol. Studies have found that kaempferol inhibits the growth of pancreatic cancer cells (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4866780\/\">6<\/a>)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Blood_Pressure\"><\/span><b>Reduced Blood Pressure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies reveal that stevia has cardiotonic actions, which normalize blood pressure and regulate the heartbeat. Therefore, stevia consumption may potentially lower blood pressure (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S014929180380334X\">5<\/a>).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4191.png\" alt=\"coconut sugar \" width=\"1344\" height=\"756\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia_Disadvantages\"><\/span><b>Stevia Disadvantages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some potential health dangers may arise from stevia consumption. According to Medical News Today, these include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gastrointestinal_Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Gastrointestinal Symptoms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several stevia products have added sugar alcohols, which may cause unpleasant symptoms in people sensitive to such products. Despite hypersensitivity to sugar alcohol being rare, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, cramping, and indigestion may be observed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re looking to simply pep up your fitness routine, jazz up your diet with mouth-watering low-calorie recipes or want to get your act together and significantly drop that number on your scale \u2013 BetterMe app has got you covered! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia\">Improve your body<\/a> and revamp your life with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidney_Damage\"><\/span><b>Kidney Damage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia is a diuretic, meaning it increases the speed at which the body expels electrolytes and water from the body in urine. Long-term consumption of stevia may damage the kidney. However, more recent studies have discovered that this sweetener can avoid kidney damage<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hypoglycemia\"><\/span><b>Hypoglycemia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy or long-term consumption of stevia may cause low blood sugar or hypoglycemia in individuals with extremely low blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Coconut_Sugar_Vs_Stevia\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Blood_Pressure\"><\/span><b>Low Blood Pressure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged use of stevia may also lower blood pressure levels, especially in individuals with abnormally low blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors may increase these side effects or health risks linked to stevia. Some of these factors include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319837\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steroids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure medications and conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney medications and conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver medications and conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormone regulating medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart medications and conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have these conditions or use such medications, you may have a higher risk of developing these side effects. So, talk to your doctor before you start consuming stevia or before you purchase a stevia product.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coconut sugar and stevia are among the two most popular sugar substitutes used in most diet plans. They have been praised by most people using them, especially weight watchers who want to shed extra pounds. However, this has not come without controversies. Some people believe that coconut sugar is healthier and better compared to stevia. 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Mogeni\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/23c81ea23c15960cf10ca19a916804ab\"},\"headline\":\"Coconut Sugar Vs Stevia: Which Sweetener Is Really The Healthier Choice?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/\"},\"wordCount\":1426,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1920695009.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Nutrition\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Coconut sugar and stevia are among the two most popular sugar substitutes used in most diet plans. They have been praised by most people using them, especially weight watchers who want to shed extra pounds. However, this has not come without controversies. Some people believe that coconut sugar is healthier and better compared to stevia. It might explain the unending coconut sugar vs. stevia tug of war. So, which is better off between these two sweeteners? To answer this, let us evaluate each of these sugar substitutes' nutritional profile, health benefits, and risks.\\r\\n<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Organic Coconut Sugar Vs. Stevia: What Is The Difference?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">To best determine the difference between these two sweeteners, first, you must understand the definition of each. Take a look:<\/span>\\r\\n<h3><b>Organic Coconut Sugar<\/b><\/h3>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">It refers to sugar that comes from the <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-coconut-oil-break-a-fast\/\\\">coconut<\/a> palm tree. Some people may refer to this sugar as coconut palm sugar or coconut flower nectar if it is in liquid form (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323047\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). To make the organic coconut sugar, you must first harvest the coconut palm sap. It entails cutting the flower-bud stem and then draining the nectar.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">If you want to make <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-water-benefits\/\\\">coconut<\/a> flower nectar, you boil the sap with some <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salad-and-water-diet\/\\\">water<\/a>. 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Mogeni","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/23c81ea23c15960cf10ca19a916804ab"},"headline":"Coconut Sugar Vs Stevia: Which Sweetener Is Really The Healthier Choice?","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/"},"wordCount":1426,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1920695009.jpg","articleSection":["Nutrition"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut sugar and stevia are among the two most popular sugar substitutes used in most diet plans. They have been praised by most people using them, especially weight watchers who want to shed extra pounds. However, this has not come without controversies. Some people believe that coconut sugar is healthier and better compared to stevia. It might explain the unending coconut sugar vs. stevia tug of war. So, which is better off between these two sweeteners? To answer this, let us evaluate each of these sugar substitutes' nutritional profile, health benefits, and risks.\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Organic Coconut Sugar Vs. Stevia: What Is The Difference?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To best determine the difference between these two sweeteners, first, you must understand the definition of each. Take a look:<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Organic Coconut Sugar<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It refers to sugar that comes from the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-coconut-oil-break-a-fast\/\">coconut<\/a> palm tree. Some people may refer to this sugar as coconut palm sugar or coconut flower nectar if it is in liquid form (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323047\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). To make the organic coconut sugar, you must first harvest the coconut palm sap. It entails cutting the flower-bud stem and then draining the nectar.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-water-benefits\/\">coconut<\/a> flower nectar, you boil the sap with some <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salad-and-water-diet\/\">water<\/a>. However, if you want coconut sugar, you let the nectar dry and crystallize (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323047\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/","name":"Coconut Sugar Vs Stevia: Which Sweetener Is Really The Healthier Choice? - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1920695009.jpg","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"Which is healthier when comparing coconut sugar vs. stevia? 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