This answers the very simple question about all sugars. It's mainly that some sugars have more nutrients than others. They are all still sugars but processed sugars don't have those nutrients naturals do Processing: Refined sugars, like table sugar, are stripped of nutrients during processing. Less processed sugars, such as coconut sugar, maple syrup, and raw honey, retain small amounts of minerals and healthy plant compounds. https://www.health.com/healthiest-sugars-11801478 Natural and added sugars are metabolized the same way in our bodies. But for most people, consuming natural sugars in foods such as fruit is not linked to negative health effects, since the amount of sugar tends to be modest and is "packaged" with fiber and other healthful nutrients. On the other hand, our bodies do not need, or benefit from, eating added sugar.........................https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/are-certain-types-of-sugars-healthier-than-others-2019052916699.
