Cinnamon Benefits & Nutrition
Cinnamon benefits: nutrition per 100 g (247 kcal, 53.1 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should take care and its season. Also called Dalchini.
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Dalchini · Spices & herbs
- 247 kcalenergy
- 4 gprotein
- 53.1 gfibre
- Year-roundbest season in India
Per 100 g (ground spice) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of cinnamon
- Adds natural sweetness so you can use less sugar.
- Contains polyphenols with antioxidant activity.
- Some studies suggest a small effect on blood sugar, but results are inconsistent.
How to eat it
Add a stick to chai, rice and curries, or a pinch to oats and coffee.
How much a day: Up to ½–1 tsp a day of cassia (the common kind); Ceylon cinnamon contains far less coumarin.
Who should be careful
- Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which can harm the liver in large regular amounts — avoid more than about 1 tsp a day, especially with liver disease.
- Ask your doctor before cinnamon supplements if you take diabetes or blood-thinning medicine.
Best season in India
Year-round. See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of cinnamon?
Adds natural sweetness so you can use less sugar. Contains polyphenols with antioxidant activity. Some studies suggest a small effect on blood sugar, but results are inconsistent.
How much cinnamon can I have a day?
Up to ½–1 tsp a day of cassia (the common kind); Ceylon cinnamon contains far less coumarin. Add a stick to chai, rice and curries, or a pinch to oats and coffee.
Who should be careful with cinnamon?
Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which can harm the liver in large regular amounts — avoid more than about 1 tsp a day, especially with liver disease. Ask your doctor before cinnamon supplements if you take diabetes or blood-thinning medicine.
When is cinnamon in season in India?
Year-round.
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