Added Sugar
15 ingredients tagged "Added Sugar" — how they affect digestion, energy, sleep, and mood.
- Agave Agave is a natural sweetener extracted from agave plants, composed primarily of fructose and glucose. It has a lower glycemic index than table sugar but is highly processed and calorie-dense.
- Barbecue Sauce Barbecue sauce is a condiment made from tomatoes, vinegar, sweeteners, and spices, typically high in added sugar and sodium. Its nutritional impact is modest per serving but accumulates with regular consumption.
- Brown Sugar Brown sugar is sucrose (white sugar) combined with molasses, a byproduct of sugar refining. It is a refined carbohydrate that raises blood glucose similarly to white sugar and contains no significant micronutrients.
- Condensed Milk Condensed milk is cow's milk with approximately 60% of its water removed and sugar added, resulting in a thick, sweet product shelf-stable at room temperature. It is calorie and sugar-dense with minimal micronutrient advantage over fresh milk.
- Corn Syrup A concentrated sweetener — high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) shifts the fructose-to-glucose ratio higher than table sugar, driving blood sugar swings and, in excess, fatty liver.
- Date Syrup Date syrup is a concentrated sweetener made by cooking and processing dates, containing primarily sugars with minor micronutrients. It functions as a simple carbohydrate with a moderate to high glycemic impact.
- Hoisin Sauce Hoisin sauce is a thick, dark condiment made from fermented soybeans, salt, and sweet ingredients, commonly used in Asian cooking. It is high in sodium and added sugars with minimal micronutrient density.
- Ketchup Ketchup is a sweet, tangy tomato-based condiment made from tomato concentrate, vinegar, sugar, and spices. It contains added sugar and sodium, and provides lycopene from tomatoes — a carotenoid that is well-absorbed from processed tomato products.
- Maple Syrup Maple syrup is a concentrated sweetener derived from the sap of sugar maple trees, composed primarily of sucrose with trace minerals. It has a medium glycemic index and, while it contains small amounts of some minerals—most notably manganese—it is still a concentrated added sugar that should be consumed in moderation.
- Molasses Molasses is a thick, dark byproduct of sugar refining that contains minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium. It has a lower glycemic index than refined sugar but remains a concentrated source of simple carbohydrates.
- Palm Sugar Palm sugar is a naturally derived sweetener made from the sap of palm trees, composed primarily of sucrose with a glycemic index lower than table sugar but not low enough to offer meaningful metabolic advantages for most people. It has minimal micronutrient content and should be treated like other added sugars for dietary purposes.
- Plum Sauce Plum sauce is a sweet and tangy condiment made from plums, sugar, and spices, commonly used in Asian cuisine. It contains natural sugars and plum polyphenols but is typically consumed in small portions as a flavoring rather than a nutritional staple.
- Sugar Sugar is a simple carbohydrate (monosaccharide or disaccharide) that provides a rapid source of glucose for energy metabolism. Overconsumption is linked to elevated blood glucose, weight gain, and metabolic stress.
- Sweet Chili Sauce Sweet chili sauce is a Southeast Asian condiment made from chili peppers, sugar, garlic, and vinegar. It is high in added sugar and contains moderate sodium for a condiment, with minimal nutritional density per serving.
- Teriyaki Sauce Teriyaki sauce is a Japanese condiment made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar, commonly used to glaze meat and vegetables. It is high in sodium and added sugars, which are relevant to blood pressure and glycemic management.
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