Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal by General Mills scores 9/10 for Heart Health based on low saturated fat.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal by General Mills provides 393 calories, 3.6g protein, 10.7g fat, and 78.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.9g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 7.1g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (28.6g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Contains 5 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal by General Mills sits near the middle of the cereals category with 393 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406). Low protein at just 3.6g per 100g — well below the 10.5g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 393 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 28.6g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 1.8g per 100g
- •Sodium: 571mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 28.6g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Whole grain wheat, sugar, rice flour, rice bran and/or canola oil, fructose, maltodextrin, dextrose, salt, cinnamon, trisodium phosphate, soy lecithin, caramel color. bht added to preserve freshness.vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, zinc and iron (mineral nutrients), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), a b vitamin (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin a (palmitate), a b vitamin (folic acid), vitamin b12, vitamin d3.