Bread, cinnamon
FDC 171849slice 1 serving (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 34 · -6 vs Baked goods medianCinnamon bread scores 34 of 100, a Low band result ranking 37th of 60 baked goods, just below the category median of 40. It manages three good-tier nutrients at once: protein, iron, and dietary fiber each land at 13 to 14% DV per 100 g, a broader spread than most sweet breads manage.
It is a toasting bread, suited to breakfast or a light dessert with butter, and a single slice (28 g) is the standard serving. The tradeoff shows in the sugar line, 14.1 g per 100 g, roughly a third of its carbohydrate content, reflecting the cinnamon-sugar swirl baked through it. Water biscuits or plain phyllo dough score higher in this category for anyone wanting a baked good with less added sugar.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 253 kcal | 13% |
| Total fat | 5.3 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 388 mg | 17% |
| Carbohydrate | 44 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Sugars | 14 g | |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 109 mg | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.98 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 3.9 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 21 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.71 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 1% |
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FDC 171849Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
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Versus the baked goods median
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More nutrient-dense swaps
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Cinnamon bread is a sweetened yeast bread with a swirl of cinnamon and sugar running through each slice, giving it a fragrant, slightly sweet flavor that sets it apart from plain sandwich bread. It is most often toasted for breakfast and spread with butter or cream cheese, used to make French toast, or cubed and baked into a bread pudding. The cinnamon-sugar swirl can also caramelize slightly at the edges when toasted, adding a bit of crunch to the soft crumb.
Keep a loaf at room temperature in its bag for a few days, or freeze slices individually so they can be pulled out and toasted straight from the freezer without thawing first. At 253 calories per 28 g slice, it runs sweeter than many everyday breads, with 14.1 g of sugar per 100 g reflecting the cinnamon-sugar swirl baked into it. It still brings 7.05 g of protein and 3.5 g of fiber per 100 g (13% DV), along with 14% DV iron, giving it a bit more nutritional substance than a plain sweet roll, which makes it reasonable as an occasional breakfast toast rather than strictly a dessert bread.
Frequently asked questions about bread, cinnamon
How many calories are in cinnamon bread?
Cinnamon bread has 253 calories per slice (28 g), or the equivalent per 100 g when scaled up.
Is cinnamon bread high in sugar?
It has 14.1 g of sugar per 100 g from the baked-in cinnamon-sugar swirl, more than a plain sandwich bread.
How is cinnamon bread typically eaten?
It is most commonly toasted and buttered for breakfast, or used to make French toast or bread pudding.