Sugar is a natural sweet substance that is typically derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. Used in food and drinks, it can come in various forms such as granulated, powdered, and liquid.
Sweeteners are substances used to sweeten food and drinks. They may be natural, such as honey and maple syrup, or artificial, such as aspartame and sucralose. Artificial sweeteners are often used as a low-calorie or calorie-free alternative to sugar.