President Trump says Coca-Cola will swap out high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar. Here’s what research says about its health risks compared with sugar.

Zumpano agreed, adding that there is "a little bit more" health risk from high-fructose corn syrup because it is highly processed. She said Coca-Cola, and any other company that may switch from high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar, could see this as an opportunity to lower the amount of sweetener in its products.

Economists highlight the price gap between high-fructose corn syrup and cane sugar, and what it means for consumers if if the ingredients are switched in foods.