How is Coconut Sugar different with white sugar and brown sugar?

Coconut sugar is considered a better natural sweetener due to its low Glycemic Index (GI) of 35, nutrient content and delicious, rich caramel-like flavor.They contain nutrients like minerals Iron, Zinc, Calcium and Potassium, and polyphenols; unlike the common table sugar (white cane sugar) which is stripped of all vital nutrients and provide just ’empty’ calories