Does cinnamon break a fast?
A pinch is usually fine
0-6 kcal
Maybe - use caution. A tiny amount of cinnamon in black coffee or tea is unlikely to add meaningful calories.
A spice pinch is not the same as a sweetened creamer or flavored syrup.
The serving size is the key: a pinch is negligible; spoonfuls or sweet blends are not.
Base tier: 60/100 for "Use caution". Item adjustment: +18 points for calories, nutrient signal, product variability, and safety caution. Final Fast Score: 78/100.
Keep it unsweetened and small, and avoid cinnamon sugar mixes.
Large amounts of cinnamon are not appropriate for everyone, especially with liver disease or certain medications.
The Fast Score is an editorial estimate of clean-fast strictness, not medical advice. Goals vary — if you fast for glucose, appetite, or medical reasons, follow your clinician.