Jaggery is favoured as being healthy as it, in addition to containing sucrose and glucose", has good amounts of minerals such as iron, mangnesium, potassium, sodium, selenium and manganese. Zinc, phosphorous and calcium are present in traces. It proves a ood source of complex sugars as well. It helps battle deficiencies such as anemia and provides a good amount of energy; helps relieve "mentrual cramps", "flatulence", congestion and acidity. It possesses immunity boosting, "detoxifying", and antioxidant properties. Regulation of blood sugar levels and body temperature is also attained by the consumption of jaggery. Being comparatively low in calories than sugar, it aids weight-loss as well.

Jaggery is a great low calories subtitute for sugar. Popularly use as a sweetener in hot beverages like coffee and tea and dishes such as pongal and other desserts.