Is Cinnamon Toast Crunch Waffle 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 (24.4 g) and sodium (512 mg). Sugar, Fructose, Salt, Natural Flavor and 1 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 Waffle Breakfast Cereal?

In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Meal, Sugar, Fructose, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Cinnamon, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor, Rosemary Extract. BHT Added to Preserve Freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), and 9 more.

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

Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is associated with health risks such as obesity and diabetes. Fructose (worth noting): High intake of fructose may contribute to metabolic issues in some individuals. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential health concerns at high doses, but it is permitted within limits.

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Waffle Breakfast Cereal

Name: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Waffle Breakfast Cereal
Brand: Toast Crunch
SKU: 00016000221956

Toast Crunch

Listed as: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Waffle Breakfast Cereal

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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

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SugarWorth noting
Excessive consumption of added sugars is associated with health risks such as obesity and diabetes.
Worth knowing: Consumers may choose to limit added sugars for health reasons.
Depends on amount
FructoseWorth noting
High intake of fructose may contribute to metabolic issues in some individuals.
Worth knowing: Often avoided by those monitoring sugar intake.
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
2Corn Meal
3Sugar
4Fructose
5Canola and/or Sunflower Oil
6Cinnamon
7Salt
8Soy Lecithin
9Baking Soda
10Natural Flavor
11Rosemary Extract. BHT Added to Preserve Freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate
12Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)
13Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients)
14A B Vitamin (niacinamide)
15Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
16Vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate)
17Vitamin A (palmitate)
18Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
19A B Vitamin (folic acid)
20Vitamin B12
21Vitamin D3.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (41 g)
Energy	415 kcal	170.2 kcal
Fat	11 g	4.5 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	78 g	32 g
of which sugars	24.4 g	10 g
of which added sugars	24.4 g	10 g
Fibre	4.9 g	2 g
Protein	4.9 g	2 g
Sodium	512 mg	209.9 mg

Questions about Cinnamon Toast Crunch Waffle Breakfast Cereal

Is Cinnamon Toast Crunch Waffle 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 (24.4 g) and sodium (512 mg). Sugar, Fructose, Salt, Natural Flavor and 1 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 Waffle Breakfast Cereal?: In label order (largest amount first): Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Meal, Sugar, Fructose, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Cinnamon, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor, Rosemary Extract. BHT Added to Preserve Freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), and 9 more.
Does Cinnamon Toast Crunch Waffle Breakfast Cereal contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption of added sugars is associated with health risks such as obesity and diabetes. Fructose (worth noting): High intake of fructose may contribute to metabolic issues in some individuals. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid. BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential health concerns at high doses, but it is permitted within limits.

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