Demerara Sugar vs Turbinado Sugar

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

Quick answer

Turbinado 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

Turbinado Sugar

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

Tags: common

Notes: Nearly identical crystal size and crunch. One-to-one swap with virtually no difference in baking.

Read the full guide: Turbinado Sugar

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When to use Turbinado Sugar instead of Demerara Sugar

Nearly identical crystal size and crunch. One-to-one swap with virtually no difference in baking. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

Common questions

Can I substitute Turbinado Sugar for Demerara Sugar?

Yes — Nearly identical crystal size and crunch. One-to-one swap with virtually no difference in baking. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

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

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

Are Demerara Sugar and Turbinado Sugar interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Nearly identical crystal size and crunch..

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

Turbinado 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 Turbinado Sugar?

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