Humans can not stop using sugar in their diet, as this natural sweetening ingredient adds the taste to desserts, milk shakes and Indian sweets. Many health conscious people prefer brown sugar over white sugar, as it is better in terms of nutritional value. Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium, potassium and iron. The main reason over the brown sugar preference is that brown sugar has fewer calories. Brown sugar is made by purifying and heating sugarcane juice, followed by separating sugar crystals from molasses. Brown sugar contains some molasses content, which is why it has a natural brown colour. People can use this sugar for making sauces and in baking.