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Very low-calorie hot infused drink with cinnamon
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cinnamon hot water (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.2 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 8 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Cinnamon hot water is a warm, low-calorie drink when you leave out sweeteners, and cinnamon gives it flavor. It has not been shown to detox the body or treat disease, so regard it as a drink rather than a remedy.
Add a cinnamon stick to hot water and let it steep until the water takes on its flavor. You can use ground cinnamon instead, but it may make the drink cloudy and settle at the bottom.
No, cinnamon hot water does not cause weight loss on its own. Choosing it instead of a sugary drink can reduce added sugar in your routine, but adding honey or sugar removes much of that advantage.
Yes, cinnamon hot water is caffeine-free, so it can be an evening drink. Let it cool enough to sip safely, and avoid a large cup just before bed if drinking late tends to wake you for the bathroom.
Yes, you can drink cinnamon hot water on an empty stomach, but there is no established special fat-burning or cleansing effect from doing so. If it irritates your stomach, have it with or after food instead.
Cinnamon hot water is not a dependable way to lower blood sugar or replace diabetes treatment. Research on cinnamon does not establish that a cup of cinnamon-infused water can take the place of prescribed medication or an individualized care plan.
Either works for cinnamon hot water. A stick usually gives the drink a clearer infusion, while ground cinnamon disperses more quickly but can leave sediment. Cassia and Ceylon are different cinnamon varieties, with Ceylon containing less coumarin.
You can drink cinnamon hot water regularly, but avoid consuming large amounts of cinnamon day after day. If you make it a frequent drink, Ceylon cinnamon is a lower-coumarin option than cassia cinnamon.
Large amounts of cinnamon may irritate the mouth or stomach, and prolonged high intake of coumarin from cassia cinnamon can harm the liver. If you have liver disease or take regular medication, ask your healthcare professional before making it a daily habit.
Yes, lemon or honey can be added to cinnamon hot water for a sharper or sweeter taste. Honey adds sugar, so the drink is no longer unsweetened; lemon adds flavor without making it a cinnamon-only infusion.
Vitamins
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin K
0.24µg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin E
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.19mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2.88mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
19mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Cinnamon hot water is a simple infusion made by steeping a cinnamon stick in hot water, or stirring in a little ground cinnamon. It is easy to prepare at home and does not need sweetener or other ingredients; the flavour comes entirely from the spice.
The drink is fragrant, gently spicy and faintly sweet, with a clear, light texture when made with a stick. It can be sipped on its own as a warming, caffeine-free alternative to tea, or served after a meal. Mostly water, it is very low in energy: it provides 2 calories per 100 g. For a milder cup, steep the cinnamon briefly and remove the stick; if you use ground cinnamon, let it settle or strain the drink before serving.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.