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Is Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cinnamon Muffin Mix healthy?

Gluten Free Cinnamon Muffin Mix

Pantry & Oils · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

38/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Betty Crocker gluten free cinnamon muffin mix is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 38 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Refined starch and sugar-led mix with very little fiber and several additives; sugar and palm oil drive the profile. Strengths include gluten-free formulation, modest sodium per serving, and real cinnamon and buttermilk, while main considerations include sugar is the first ingredient; ~30g sugar per serving, refined rice and tapioca starches with minimal fiber, and palm oil and artificial flavor present.

Longevity Score 38/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Gluten-free formulation
  • Modest sodium per serving
  • Contains real cinnamon and buttermilk

What held the score back?

  • Sugar is the first ingredient; ~30g sugar per serving
  • Refined rice and tapioca starches with minimal fiber
  • Palm oil and artificial flavor present

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Ingredients: Sugar, Rice Flour, Palm Oil, Modified Tapioca Starch, Potato Starch. Contains 2% or less of: Modified Corn Starch, Leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum sulfate, monocalcium phosphate), Buttermilk, Salt, Cinnamon, Corn Starch, Pectin, Artificial Flavor.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 77 g (1/2 cup mix)

  • Calories32016% DV
  • Protein2.3g5% DV
  • Total Carbs61.4g22% DV
  • Fiber0.4g1% DV
  • Total Fat7.3g9% DV
  • Saturated Fat4.1g21% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cinnamon Muffin Mix
Category
Pantry & Oils (source: Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies)
GTIN / UPC
00016000188037
Serving size
77 g (1/2 cup mix)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (61g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher saturated fat (4.1g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (2.3g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (30g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (30g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (30g of 61.4g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cinnamon Muffin Mix highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cinnamon Muffin Mix shows about 0.39g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cinnamon Muffin Mix: 29.98g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar (first ingredient). Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Gluten-free formulation; Modest sodium per serving; Contains real cinnamon and buttermilk.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sugar is the first ingredient; ~30g sugar per serving; Refined rice and tapioca starches with minimal fiber; Palm oil and artificial flavor present.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

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