Demerara Sugar vs Granulated Sugar

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

Quick answer

Granulated 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

Granulated Sugar

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

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Notes: One-to-one replacement but loses the coarse texture and caramel notes. Use for general sweetening.

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When to use Granulated Sugar instead of Demerara Sugar

One-to-one replacement but loses the coarse texture and caramel notes. Use for general sweetening. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

Common questions

Can I substitute Granulated Sugar for Demerara Sugar?

Yes — One-to-one replacement but loses the coarse texture and caramel notes. Use for general sweetening. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

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

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

Are Demerara Sugar and Granulated Sugar interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but One-to-one replacement but loses the coarse texture and caramel notes..

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

Granulated 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.

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