Cinnamon Stick Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Cinnamon is well-established for its potential to lower fasting blood glucose and improve lipid profiles, including reductions in total cholesterol and triglycerides . However, major clinical guidelines note that there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend it as a formal treatment for glycemic control in diabetes management .
The spice contains notable amounts of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and manganese, though these are typically consumed in small quantities when used as a seasoning .
Regular consumption may have a modest impact on cardiovascular health by reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, particularly when used consistently for periods longer than eight to twelve weeks .
While many studies show improvements in short-term glucose markers, meta-analyses consistently find that cinnamon does not significantly affect hemoglobin A1c (a measure of long-term blood sugar levels) .

Interesting fact

In ancient Egypt, cinnamon was so highly valued that it was used as a key ingredient in the embalming process and was considered more precious than gold.

Standout nutrients

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Dietary fibre

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Iron

EPIC

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Calcium

SUPER

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Potassium

265

kcal per 100g

Protein3.95g

Fat2.22g

Carbs14.3g

Fiber38.8g

Sugar27.7g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.36g

Monounsat0.50g

Saturated0.73g

Seasonality

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Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Perennial bark harvesting is generally low-impact, though transport from tropical regions adds to the carbon footprint.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Airtight Container

1–2 years

Store in a cool, dark place to preserve essential oils.

Away From Direct Sunlight

1–2 years

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Cinnamon Use in Type 2 Diabetes: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Safety of Cinnamon: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews of Randomized Clinical Trials - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Cinnamon: a nutraceutical supplement for the cardiovascular system - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Cinnamon effects on blood pressure and metabolic profile: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in patients with stage 1 hypertension - PMC

[8]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Do Cinnamon Supplements Have a Role in Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes – A Narrative Review? - PMC

[9]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Dietary Advice For Individuals with Diabetes - Endotext - NCBI - NIH

[11]www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

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