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MAJOR NUTRIENTS IN COCONUT SUGAR
|
Element/Nutrient (ppm or mg/li) based on 1000g |
Coconut Sugar |
Brown Cane Sugar |
Refined White Sugar |
|
|
Nitrogen(N) |
2,020 |
100 |
0 |
|
|
Phosphorous(P) |
790 |
30 |
0.7 |
|
|
Potassium(K) |
10,300 |
650 |
25 |
|
|
Calcium(Ca) |
60 |
240 |
60 |
|
|
Magnessium(Mg) |
290 |
70 |
10 |
|
|
Sodium(Na) |
450 |
20 |
10 |
|
|
Chlorides(Cl) |
4,700 |
180 |
100 |
|
|
Sulfur(S) |
260 |
130 |
20 |
|
|
Boron(B) |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Zinc(Z) |
21 |
2 |
1.2 |
|
|
Manganese(Mn) |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
|
Iron(Fe) |
22 |
12.6 |
1.2 |
|
|
Copper(Cu) |
2 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
Reference: Test Conducted by DOST
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BENEFITS OF COCONUT SUGAR
|
Low Glycemic Index |
G.I. of 35 only.??¨ Safe and Natural alternative for diabetic and overweight |
|
Phosphorus(P) |
Needed for bone growth, kidney function and cell growth |
|
Potassium(K) |
Helpful in treating high blood preasure |
|
Magnessium(Mg) |
Essential for enzyme activity for Ca and K uptake |
|
Calcium(Ca) |
Vital for bone and teeth for muscle growth and contraction |
|
Zinc(Zn) |
Called ’???intelligence mineral’??‹¨« required for mental development and healthy reproductive organs (prostate gland) |
|
Iron(Fe) |
Vital for healthy blood, its deficiency is associated with mental development, problem with immune system |
|
Chloride(Cl)ions |
Provides electrical neutrality (acid- based bodybalance) and correct pressure of body fluids: balance electric charges in human nervous system |
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