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How many calories in
cinnamon?

Cinnamon runs 247 calories per 100g, but realistic per-meal portions add fewer than 5 calories. Useful as flavor without budget cost. The 100g number is mostly a comparison reference.

247
kcal · 100g
4g
Protein
81g
Carbs
1.2g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical cinnamon serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
210 kcal
3.4g
4 oz (113g)
279 kcal
4.5g
1 cup (~150g)
371 kcal
6.0g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in cinnamon?

Cinnamon has approximately 247 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 210 calories.

How much protein is in cinnamon?

4g of protein per 100g. That puts cinnamon at roughly 1.6g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other herbs & spices sources.

How do I log cinnamon accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is cinnamon good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Cinnamon sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.