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Ground cinnamon

Ground cinnamon is powdered cinnamon bark used to flavor sweet dishes, drinks, baked goods, and some savory preparations.

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About Ground cinnamon

Ground cinnamon is a powdered spice made by milling dried cinnamon bark. It is stirred into baked goods, desserts, porridge, fruit dishes, and hot drinks, and is also used in spice blends, marinades, stews, rice dishes, and other savoury preparations.

It is usually tan to reddish brown, with a fine to slightly gritty texture and a warm, sweet, woody aroma. Flavour intensity and bitterness vary by the bark used and the degree of grinding, so the sensory profile is not uniform across products.

Ground cinnamon is commonly sold as a loose powder in jars or packets, sometimes described by a regional or commercial cinnamon type. Mixed into foods or drinks, it disperses through the preparation; the description does not specify further processing beyond milling.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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English

ground cinnamon

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Ground cinnamon nutrition & diet

Ground cinnamon nutritional value

Spices, cinnamon, ground

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
247kcal
Protein
4.0g
Carbs
80.6g
Fat
1.2g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the reference for powdered cinnamon bark rather than cinnamon-flavored sugar or a beverage mix. A small culinary portion is typically stirred into the dish or drink, while prolonged heating can change aroma. Check whether the product is finely ground, blended, or sold with other ingredients before comparison.

Compare the right form: Match plain, finely ground cinnamon bark used as a seasoning, not cinnamon sugar, extract, tea, or a multi-spice blend.

Diet considerations

Cinnamon is plant-derived bark when sold as a pure ground spice. Compatibility changes if sugar, dairy, cereal ingredients, flavorings, or other spices are included in a blend or prepared food. The small seasoning portion generally contributes little carbohydrate, while sweetened cinnamon products create a different portion-dependent pattern.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, cinnamon, ground ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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