Is Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (29.3 g) and sodium (561 mg). Sugar, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Dextrose and 4 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Rice Flour, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Salt, Cinnamon, Trisodium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Caramel Color, and 11 more.

Does Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Fructose (worth noting): High intake of fructose may contribute to metabolic issues such as insulin resistance. Maltodextrin (worth noting): Excessive consumption may impact blood sugar levels due to its high glycemic index. Dextrose (worth noting): High intake of dextrose can contribute to elevated blood sugar levels. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues. Trisodium Phosphate (worth noting): Permitted as a food additive, but excessive intake may lead to imbalances in phosphate levels.

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal

Name: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal
Brand: Toast Crunch
SKU: 00016000224766

Toast Crunch

Listed as: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal Mega Size

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

8 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 8 with full details.

SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Consumers may choose to limit added sugar intake for health reasons.
Depends on amount
FructoseWorth noting
High intake of fructose may contribute to metabolic issues such as insulin resistance.
Worth knowing: Some consumers may limit fructose due to concerns about its metabolic effects.
Depends on amount

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Serving size: 41 g (1 cup)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1Whole Grain Wheat
2Sugar
3Rice Flour
4Canola and/or Sunflower Oil
5Fructose
6Maltodextrin
7Dextrose
8Salt
9Cinnamon
10Trisodium Phosphate
11Soy Lecithin
12Caramel Color
13Rosemary Extract. BHT Added to Preserve Freshness.Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate
14Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)
15Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients)
16A B Vitamin (niacinamide)
17Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
18Vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate)
19Vitamin A (palmitate)
20Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
21A B Vitamin (folic acid)
22Vitamin B12
23Vitamin D3.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (41 g)
Energy	415 kcal	170.2 kcal
Fat	9.8 g	4 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	80.5 g	33 g
of which sugars	29.3 g	12 g
of which added sugars	29.3 g	12 g
Fibre	7.3 g	3 g
Protein	4.9 g	2 g
Sodium	561 mg	230 mg

Questions about Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal

Is Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (29.3 g) and sodium (561 mg). Sugar, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Dextrose and 4 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Rice Flour, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Salt, Cinnamon, Trisodium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Caramel Color, and 11 more.
Does Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to health concerns such as obesity and diabetes. Fructose (worth noting): High intake of fructose may contribute to metabolic issues such as insulin resistance. Maltodextrin (worth noting): Excessive consumption may impact blood sugar levels due to its high glycemic index. Dextrose (worth noting): High intake of dextrose can contribute to elevated blood sugar levels. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues. Trisodium Phosphate (worth noting): Permitted as a food additive, but excessive intake may lead to imbalances in phosphate levels.

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