Sweetening Agent:

Jaggery is rather a tastemaker and color maker than being just a sweetener. It is a concentrated product of cane juice. Without separation of the molasses and crystals, it is unprocessed so considered as a healthy replacement of sugar.

Energy Food:

It is a more complex form of carbohydrate than plain sugar. So it is digested and absorbed gradually and releases energy gradually. It is medically advisable to prevent from diabetes.

Source of Minerals & Nutrition:

Jaggery contains trace amounts of micronutrients including iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, protein, fat and Vitamin B12.
Jaggery also contains reducing sugars including glucose and fructose (10-15%) as a carbohydrates.