The nutritional content, taste and characteristics are different.

1. Different nutrients. White sugar is very high in calories, about 400 calories per 100 grams. Therefore, long-term consumption of large amounts of white sugar may lead to obesity and related diseases. Maltitol has relatively low calories, about 240 calories per 100 grams, and contains no fat and cholesterol. It is suitable for people who need to control their weight and blood sugar.

2. The taste is different. The sweetness of maltitol is only half of that of white sugar, but its taste is sweet and refreshing, without bitterness or peculiar smell. It is more suitable to be used with other ingredients and as an additive. White sugar has a higher sweetness, but its sweetness will be masked by other ingredients, and its nutritional value is relatively low due to factors such as high calories and easy cariogenesis.

3. Different properties. Maltitol has the properties of being non-caiogenic, non-absorbable, easy to digest, and low in calories. While maintaining the taste, it can also reduce the total calories of food, so it is used in healthy diet and diabetes control. and dental care are gradually favored by consumers. White sugar is mainly used to increase the sweetness and taste of food, but it hardly contributes to various nutrients.