Cornbread

Cornbread is a quick bread made primarily from cornmeal, which gives it a distinctive golden color and crumbly texture. It typically includes ingredients like flour, eggs, milk or buttermilk, and a fat such as butter or oil, with regional variations adding sugar, honey, or jalapeños. This staple is deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of the American South and has Native American origins.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Cornbread is generally high in carbohydrates from the cornmeal and flour, with moderate fat content depending on the recipe. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and fiber, especially if made with whole-grain cornmeal, and a standard piece contains roughly 180-250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	198 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	6.5 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	420 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.0 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Zinc	0.7 mg
Selenium	8 mcg

Per 1 piece (approx. 70 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, cornbread is a symbol of Southern hospitality and home cooking, often served alongside chili or barbecue. Nutritionally, its base of cornmeal offers a gluten-free alternative when prepared without wheat flour, and it's a good source of essential minerals like magnesium and phosphorus.