How Much US Sugar Is From Sugar Beets? The Surprising Stats on American Sugar Production
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that over half of the United States' domestically produced sugar originates from a root vegetable? Approximately 54-55% of US sugar is from sugar beets, a vital crop cultivated across the nation's cooler climates.