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Sugarcane

Sugarcane is a tall grass cultivated for its sweet juice, which is commonly processed into sugar and syrup.

Sugarcane — illustrative ingredient image

About Sugarcane

Sugarcane is a tall, jointed grass cultivated for the sweet juice in its thick stalks. Fresh stalks have a fibrous outer surface and a juicy, crisp interior that releases a sweet, grassy liquid when chewed or crushed.

Fresh cane is chewed for its juice, while pressed juice is served as a beverage or used in cooking. The stalk itself is fibrous and crisp; extracted juice is liquid, and further processing produces different forms rather than preserving the intact plant.

The whole stalk may be sold fresh. Juice may be filtered, chilled, or concentrated, and sugarcane can be processed into cane syrup, molasses, or crystallized sugar. Stalks, juice, and processed products therefore differ in texture, appearance, and culinary use.

Ingredient type
whole food

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sugarcane

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Sugarcane nutrition & diet

Sugarcane nutritional value

Reference: Sugar cane, Raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
77kcal
Protein
1.1g
Carbs
20.9g
Fat
0.0g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Clarify whether the edible item is peeled cane stalk, freshly pressed juice, or a processed cane product before using a reference. For stalk pieces, only the chewed juice is typically consumed and fibrous residue is discarded. Preparation, extraction, and serving style materially change the edible portion recorded.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to peeled raw cane stalk, extracted fresh juice, or a named processed cane product; these are not interchangeable forms.

Diet considerations

Sugarcane is a plant grass. Compatibility changes when it is processed into syrup, sugar, juice blends, or confectionery, especially if dairy, gelatin, honey, or cereal ingredients are added. The stalk’s fibrous chewing residue differs from its extracted juice, and carbohydrate patterns depend on the edible form and portion.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026) — F0970000000a ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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