Play GamesMy progressVocabulary testSettings
en English es español fr française it italiano de deutsche ja 日本語 pl polski cs česky sv svenska tr Türkçe nl Nederlands

Please, sign up or log in to not lose your learning progress!

Sweet talk: exploring the nuances between "sugar" and "fructose"

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 02/10/2024, 10:59
English.me team member
Sugar and fructose. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "sugar" and "fructose" refer to sweet-tasting substances that are part of the carbohydrate family. They are used in food and drinks and are sources of energy.

What is different?

"Sugar" is a general term for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, which includes different types such as sucrose, glucose, and fructose. "Fructose" is a specific type of sugar, also known as fruit sugar, found in fruits, honey, and root vegetables.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for sugar) and fructose

Examples of usage

Sugar
  • She added a teaspoon of sugar to her coffee.
  • Sugar is often used as a sweetener in baking.
  • They are trying to reduce their sugar intake for health reasons.
Fructose
  • Fructose is naturally found in fruits and honey.
  • The fructose content in this beverage is quite high.
  • Some people have difficulty digesting fructose properly.