What is cornbread made of?

It's made primarily with cornmeal, flour, eggs, and milk.

How can I make it healthier?

Substituting whole wheat flour and reducing sugar can help.

It's great with chili, soups, or as a breakfast item.

Grains

Classic Southern cornbread made with cornmeal and buttermilk, perfect as a side for soups and stews.

Per 100 g

210 kcal

1 slice

126 kcal

(60 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
5 g / 100g	33 g / 100g	8 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 9% · Carbs 59% · Fat 32%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 slice (60 g, 126 kcal) is 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 slice takes about 31 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Southern Cornbread is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g
Southern Cornbread	210	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

5/10

Higher in calories, enjoy in moderation with balanced meals.

What is cornbread made of?: It's made primarily with cornmeal, flour, eggs, and milk.
How can I make it healthier?: Substituting whole wheat flour and reducing sugar can help.
What can I serve with cornbread?: It's great with chili, soups, or as a breakfast item.

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