Demerara Sugar vs Coconut Sugar

A side-by-side guide to substituting Coconut Sugar for Demerara Sugar (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Coconut Sugar works as a 1:1 swap for Demerara Sugar in most recipes.

Side-by-side

Demerara Sugar

Base unit: cup

Read the full guide: Demerara Sugar

Coconut Sugar

Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)

Tags: vegan

Notes: Finer crystals; one-to-one swap. Less glamorous appearance but similar sweetness and caramel hints.

Read the full guide: Coconut Sugar

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When to use Coconut Sugar instead of Demerara Sugar

Finer crystals; one-to-one swap. Less glamorous appearance but similar sweetness and caramel hints. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

Common questions

Can I substitute Coconut Sugar for Demerara Sugar?

Yes — Finer crystals; one-to-one swap. Less glamorous appearance but similar sweetness and caramel hints. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

What's the conversion ratio for Demerara Sugar to Coconut Sugar?

1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Demerara Sugar and Coconut Sugar interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Finer crystals; one-to-one swap..

Is Coconut Sugar a better substitute than other options for Demerara Sugar?

Coconut Sugar is one of the options SubSwap lists for Demerara Sugar. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Demerara Sugar substitutes.

Looking for more Demerara Sugar substitutes beyond Coconut Sugar?

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