Sugar, honey, or monk fruit: Which is healthier, according to a nutritionist

Is jaggery better than sugar? How about honey? And monk fruit, the sweetener everyone is talking about? You’re not really living in 2025 if you haven’t found yourself in the middle of a heated debate about sweeteners. From sugar to jaggery, honey, dates, low-GI sugar, and now trending zero-calorie options like stevia and monk fruit, there are plenty of options in the market. Which sweetener is better and healthier for you, beyond all these flashy labels and clever marketing? Suman Agarwal, a renowned Oxford-certified nutritionist and qualified fitness expert, who has worked with some of the biggest celebrities in India, explains about different types of sweeteners and which are healthy. Let’s dive in.

Sugar is one of the most consumed sweeteners across the globe. From everyday beverages