Sugarcane is the stem of the sugarcane plant, while sugar beet is the swollen root of the sugar beet plant that stores sugar.

Quick Scoop

  • Sugarcane: part used for sugar is the tall, jointed stem (also called the cane or stalk).
  • Sugar beet: part used for sugar is the thick, fleshy taproot that grows underground.

So, in simple terms:

  • Sugarcane = stem of the plant.
  • Sugar beet = root of the plant.

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