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Sucrose

Kamal Patel
Research analysis led by Kamal Patel.
All content reviewed by the Examine.com Team. Published: Jun 20, 2019
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Summary of Sucrose

Primary Information, Benefits, Effects, and Important Facts

Frequently asked questions and answers related to Sucrose

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sucrose

What is the difference between high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sugar?
HFCS and sugar are essentially equivalent as far as the body is concerned.
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Is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) worse than sugar?
There is currently no evidence to suggest that HFCS is any worse than sugar. Both high fructose corn syrup and sugar are essentially the same; the difference between them is too small to matter in moderate consumption, and in excess both are harmful to health.
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Is sugar more filling than HFCS?
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