Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs
Whole food · Baked Products
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This is a moist, golden-brown cornbread made from a dry mix enriched with 2% milk, margarine, and eggs. It has a tender, slightly crumbly texture with a sweet, buttery corn flavor. Nutritionally, it's a carb-dense energy source with moderate fat and a modest amount of protein.
Calorie split: 8% protein · 66% carbs · 26% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love its comforting, slightly sweet corn flavor and the satisfying, tender crumb that pairs perfectly with chili, soups, or a pat of butter. It evokes a sense of home cooking and is a beloved staple in Southern U.S. cuisine.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The combination of added sugar, refined carbs, and margarine can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and offers limited satiety. To counteract this, pair a smaller portion with a protein-rich food like chili or beans, and consider using a mix with whole-grain cornmeal for more fiber.
Key benefits
- Quick and convenient home-baked bread
- Good source of energy from carbohydrates
- Contains some protein and dietary fiber
- Versatile base for both sweet and savory meals
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Traditional Southern cornbread was often made without any sugar or flour, relying solely on cornmeal, buttermilk, and lard for a savory, dense bread.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 27.1 g |
| Energy | 330 kcal |
| Energy | 1383 kj |
| Protein | 6.6 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.6 g |
| Ash | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 54.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g |
| Sucrose | 14.4 g |
| Glucose | 0.29 g |
| Fructose | 0.20 g |
| Lactose | 1.1 g |
| Maltose | 0.06 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 35.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 135 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 391 mg |
| Potassium, K | 133 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 599 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.67 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.22 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 8.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin | 2.0 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.58 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.09 mg |
| Folate, total | 55.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 44.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 11.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 86.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 58.7 mg |
| Betaine | 12.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.23 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 35.0 ug |
| Retinol | 31.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 26.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 3.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 21.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 168 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 550 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.51 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.12 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.82 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.25 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.19 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.46 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.24 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.7 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.15 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.2 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.5 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 3.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.22 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.20 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.01 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.19 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.03 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.03 g |
| Cholesterol | 57.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.06 g |
| Threonine | 0.23 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.27 g |
| Leucine | 0.66 g |
| Lysine | 0.32 g |
| Methionine | 0.16 g |
| Cystine | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.34 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.15 g |
| Valine | 0.33 g |
| Arginine | 0.28 g |
| Histidine | 0.17 g |
| Alanine | 0.36 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.46 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.5 g |
| Glycine | 0.23 g |
| Proline | 0.75 g |
| Serine | 0.37 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is this cornbread gluten-free?
Not necessarily. While cornmeal is gluten-free, many dry mixes contain wheat flour as a binder. Always check the specific mix ingredients for wheat, barley, or rye.
Can I make this recipe healthier?
Yes. You can substitute some of the margarine with applesauce, use whole-grain cornmeal, reduce the sugar, and add mix-ins like corn kernels, jalapeños, or cheese for more nutrients and flavor.
Why is mine dry and crumbly?
Over-mixing the batter or over-baking are common culprits. Mix just until combined and bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Using the full amount of liquid (milk and eggs) is also crucial for moisture.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.30 kcal/g · 8% calories from protein · 2.3 g fiber · 16.1 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 4.50 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.