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FOOD PROFILE

Cinnamon

247kcalCalories
4gProtein
80.6gCarbs
1.2gFat
53.1gFiber

Beyond flavor, cinnamon has modest but repeatable effects on fasting blood sugar in meta-analyses. Choose Ceylon cinnamon for regular use — it is far lower in coumarin.

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Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g, edible portion · values per 100 g
Calories 247
Total Fat 1.2 g
Saturated Fat 0.3 g
Sodium 10 mg
Potassium 431 mg
Total Carbohydrate 80.6 g
Dietary Fiber 53.1 g
Total Sugars 2.2 g
Protein 4 g
Manganese, calcium, cinnamaldehyde
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approx.)