Types of Sugar and How they Rank from Best to Worst

The average American consumes 22 to 30 teaspoons of sugar each day, according to the American Heart Association. That’s an extra 350 to 480 calories each day in sugar — and over three times the recommended daily amount.

But the effects of sugar on the body go far beyond a simple increase in calorie consumption. Sugar consumption affects organs throughout the body, including the liver and heart. While there are better versions than others, too much sugar in the form of sucrose, glucose, or fructose can lead to numerous health problems and increases your risk of disease, so limit your intake regardless of what kind you are eating.

Here are best sugars to consume from best to worst.

1. Stevia - Natural Sugar Substitute
2. Honey - An even blend of fructose and glucose
3. Pure Maple Syrup - About 2/3 sucrose
4. Coconut Sugar - Mostly sucrose with some nutrients
5. Raw Cane Sugar - Sucrose
6. Agave - Up to 90% fructose
7. Brown Sugar - Sucrose
8. Granulated White Sugar - Sucrose
9. Sweeteners (Aspartame, Splenda) - Artificial substitute

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