cinnamon
Herbs & Spices
Trigger checker for cinnamon
See cinnamon rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.
Related checkers
Compare cinnamon across criteria
Triggers
Diets
Serving size, prep, and portion notes for cinnamon
Cinnamon is high in salicylates, so people on a low-salicylate diet often react to it even in the small amounts used in baking, oatmeal and coffee. A separate, unrelated point worth knowing: most supermarket cinnamon is cassia, which is high in coumarin, while Ceylon (true) cinnamon has far less. That matters if you take cinnamon daily or as a supplement rather than an occasional sprinkle.
Watch for
High in salicylates, a common hidden trigger in cinnamon toast, chai, oatmeal and baked goods / Most ground cinnamon sold is cassia, which is high in coumarin; Ceylon (true) cinnamon contains roughly 250 times less / Coumarin only becomes a real concern with daily or supplement-level cassia, not an occasional pinch
Explore related in Herbs & Spices
Compare similar foods to build a personalized list of swaps that work for your system.
FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for cinnamon?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is cinnamon generally well tolerated?
Salicylates (High) and FODMAPs (Low) Start with those if you react.
What should I check next?
Compare within the Herbs & Spices group.