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Served alongside soup or chili

This is a classic side dish, most commonly cornbread, designed to be served alongside soup or chili. It is typically made from cornmeal, flour, eggs, and milk or buttermilk, and is baked into a moist, slightly sweet bread. It is a staple comfort food in the Southern United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A standard piece is high in carbohydrates from the cornmeal and flour, providing a quick source of energy. It also contains moderate fat from butter or oil and offers some protein and iron, with a typical piece containing around 170-220 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	220 mg
Iron	2 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	2 mg
Folate	50 mcg

Per 1 piece (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential pairing in American cuisine, with the sweet, crumbly bread providing a perfect textural and flavor contrast to savory, spicy bowls of chili or hearty vegetable soups. Nutritionally, it's a dense, energy-rich accompaniment that helps make a meal more filling.

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