Is Cinnamon Toast Crunch 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.

How is Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal different from Strawberry Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal?

Compared with Strawberry Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal, it doesn't list Color vegetable juice and Natural Flavor. Both come from the products' own labels.

What are the ingredients in Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal?

23 ingredients, starting with Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar and Rice Flour (largest amount first). The full list is shown above in label order.

Does Cinnamon Toast Crunch 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 Cereal

Name: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
Brand: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
SKU: 10016000118130

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Listed as: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Bulk Bag 4/45 OZ

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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

6 more flagged ingredients in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

#49 of 215 breakfast cereal we list in United States.

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

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Product facts

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

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

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

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (41 g)
Energy	415 kcal	170.2 kcal
FatHigher than 83% of breakfast cereal we list in United States	9.8 g	4 g
of which saturatedAbout average for breakfast cereal we list in United States	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	80.5 g	33 g
of which sugarsLower than 60% of breakfast cereal we list in United States	29.3 g	12 g
of which added sugars	29.3 g	12 g
FibreHigher than 73% of breakfast cereal we list in United States	7.3 g	3 g
ProteinLower than 80% of breakfast cereal we list in United States	4.9 g	2 g
SodiumHigher than 57% of breakfast cereal we list in United States	561 mg	230 mg

How it differs from Strawberry Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal

Compared with Strawberry Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal:

doesn't list Color vegetable juice and Natural Flavor

From the two products' labels.

Who should check this first

High in sugars: 29.3 g per 100 g, above the 22.5 g line. Worth a second look if you’re managing your blood sugar or cutting down on sugar.
Close to high in salt (sodium): 561 of 600 mg per 100 g. People with a low salt goal get a heads-up in the app.
Contains soya, a common allergen.
Contains wheat or gluten.

The TrustPick app runs these checks against your own diet, goals and family. See Made for You

Questions about Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal

Is Cinnamon Toast Crunch 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.
How is Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal different from Strawberry Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal?: Compared with Strawberry Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal, it doesn't list Color vegetable juice and Natural Flavor. Both come from the products' own labels.
What are the ingredients in Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal?: 23 ingredients, starting with Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar and Rice Flour (largest amount first). The full list is shown above in label order.
Does Cinnamon Toast Crunch 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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