Raw sugar is not suitable to use as a food or as a food ingredient, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Turbinado sugar, which can be consumed, is refined raw sugar that has been washed in a centrifuge and still contains some molasses.
Calories
One-hundred g, or 20 tsp., of turbinado sugar contain 399 calories, according to the USDA National Nutrient Database. By comparison, 100 g of granulated sugar contain 387 calories.
Recommended Amount
Women should consume no more than 100 calories of added sugars per day, which is about 25 g, or 6 tsp., according to the American Heart Association. Men should consume no more than 150 calories of sugar daily, the equivalent of 37.5 g or 9 tsp.
Nutrients
One-hundred g of turbinado sugar contain 99 g of carbohydrate, 29 g of potassium and 12 g of calcium.
Uses
Turbinado sugar can be used in place of brown sugar in recipes, according to Oregon State University. It can also be used in beverages such as coffee and tea.
Caution
Consuming too many calories from sugar is linked to several health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and stroke, according to the American Heart Association.
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