Is brown sugar healthier than white sugar?

Answer

No. According to the Ministry, the main component of both is the same: sucrose. Brown sugar is produced by adding sugar cane molasses to white sugar; the molasses adds colour and a light aroma but does not meaningfully change the energy content or the effect in the body. Both belong to the group of free sugars, and the World Health Organization recommends keeping free sugar intake below 10% of daily energy. What matters is not the type of sugar but limiting the amount.