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Cinnamon sugar

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Common questions

Is Cinnamon sugar healthy?

Cinnamon sugar scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists of sugar and cinnamon, with sugar being a highly processed ingredient that offers no nutritional benefits and can contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes.

How processed is Cinnamon sugar?

Cinnamon sugar is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Cinnamon sugar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cinnamon counts in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cinnamon sugar

McCormick
60 Fair

Analysis updated October 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Unilever
Category Condiments
Summary

This product consists of sugar and cinnamon, with sugar being a highly processed ingredient that offers no nutritional benefits and can contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. While cinnamon has some health benefits, the overall processing level and the presence of refined sugar limit the product's healthiness.

Key ingredients 3

Cinnamon
Good

Cinnamon is a spice with antioxidant properties and potential health benefits. It may help regulate blood sugar levels and has anti-inflammatory effects. The quality of cinnamon can vary, with Ceylon cinnamon being considered superior to Cassia.

Risks

Excessive consumption of Cassia cinnamon may lead to liver damage due to its coumarin content.

Benefits

Contains antioxidants and may help improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels.

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Extractives of cinnamon
Neutral

Extractives of cinnamon are concentrated forms of cinnamon flavor. They provide the characteristic taste without additional nutritional benefits. The extraction process focuses on flavor rather than health benefits.

Sugar
Bad

Refined sugar is a highly processed ingredient with no nutritional benefits. It can contribute to various health issues such as obesity and diabetes when consumed in excess. The refining process removes any potential nutrients, leaving only empty calories.

Risks

High consumption of refined sugar is linked to increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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