Cinnamon toast is generally made up of bread, butter, sugar and cinnamon. The nutritional value of this dish depends greatly on the specific ingredients used. Whole wheat bread is more nutritious than white bread, and some butter products are lower in saturated fats than others.
Ingredients
A piece of cinnamon toast made with white bread, cinnamon, granulated sugar and butter can have as many calories as a chocolate chip cookie, which carry 250 calories. The calorie count is usually lower when whole grain bread and butter substitute is used, equaling about 175 calories.
Nutrients
Cinnamon toast made with whole grain bread, cinnamon, brown sugar and a butter substitute can contain 3 grams of fiber, vitamins and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium, and no saturated or trans fats. The white bread-granulated sugar-butter version has almost no fiber, vitamins or minerals.
Considerations
Processed grains and sugars are almost pure carbohydrates, with little or no additional nutrition. By choosing whole grain bread, unrefined sugar and an enriched, low-calorie alternative to dairy butter, you can satisfy your sweet tooth while still getting valuable nutrients.
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