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Low-calorie, lightly spiced infused drink
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cinnamon stick drink (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 9% 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 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 330 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
To make a cinnamon stick drink, steep a cinnamon stick in hot water until the water takes on its aroma. Leave it longer for a stronger flavour, then remove the stick before drinking.
No, a cinnamon stick drink does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened, it can replace a sugary drink, but there is no good evidence that cinnamon water burns fat or speeds up weight loss.
Yes, you can simmer cinnamon sticks in water, but boiling them is not necessary. Steeping a stick in hot water also draws out its flavour; prolonged boiling can make the drink taste overly strong or bitter.
Not necessarily. A cinnamon stick drink is simply water flavoured with a cinnamon stick, while cinnamon tea may also contain tea leaves or other herbs. Check what is added if you are avoiding caffeine or other ingredients.
A cinnamon stick drink is not a proven way to lower blood sugar. Research on cinnamon and blood glucose has not established it as a treatment, so do not replace diabetes medication or medical advice with the drink.
Yes, you can reuse a cinnamon stick for a second infusion, preferably the same day. The next drink will usually be milder because some of the flavour has already steeped out; discard the wet stick afterward.
Either works, but Ceylon cinnamon has a milder flavour and much less coumarin than cassia cinnamon. If you drink cinnamon infusions often, choosing Ceylon can help limit your coumarin intake.
Most people can enjoy a cinnamon stick drink in moderation each day. Regularly consuming large amounts of cinnamon, especially cassia, may expose you to too much coumarin, which can harm the liver.
Yes, a cinnamon stick drink can be served cold. Steep the stick in hot water first, let the infusion cool, then chill it; cinnamon releases its flavour more slowly in cold water.
No, a drink made only with a cinnamon stick and water is caffeine-free. It can be an evening alternative to caffeinated tea, but adding tea leaves or other caffeinated ingredients changes that.
Vitamins
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.07mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
19mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.19mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 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.
A cinnamon stick drink is made by steeping a whole cinnamon stick in hot water, sometimes simmering it briefly before removing the stick. Served plain, it lets the spice’s woody, gently sweet aroma come through without adding sugar.
Enjoy it warm as a simple alternative to tea or coffee, or chill it and serve over ice in warmer weather. It has very little energy—2 calories per 100 g—and a light, softly spiced character rather than the body of a creamy drink. A slice of lemon pairs well; if you prefer more sweetness, taste it first and add only what you need.
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
— Not 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.