Jaggery contains more nutrients as compared to refined sugar due to its molasses content. The exact nutrient profile of this sweetener depends on the type of plant (cane or palm) that has been used to make the product. It may also contain minute amounts of vitamins and minerals, including calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and copper.
Half a cup of this sweetener equivalent to 100 grams contain the following nutrients
- Calories: 383
- Sucrose: 65–85 grams
- Fructose and glucose: 10–15 grams
- Protein: 0.4 grams
- Fat: 0.1 grams
- Iron: 11 mg, or 61% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 70-90 mg, or about 20% of the RDI
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