Food guide

Cornbread

Cornbread is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

Whole GrainsPlant-Based

Cornbread, a nutrient-dense whole grains food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of cornbread for fair comparison. Typical serving: 50 g — 165 kcal per 50 g serving.

Nutrition information for Cornbread
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	330 kcal	165 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	6.6 g	3.3 g	2 g
Carbohydrate	54.6 g	27.3 g	16.5 g
Fat	9.6 g	4.8 g	2.9 g
Fibre	2.4 g	1.2 g	0.7 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of cornbread, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Cornbread
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	35 µg	17.5 µg	4%
Vitamin C	0.1 mg	0.05 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.51 mg	0.26 mg	3%
Vitamin K	3.7 µg	1.9 µg	3%
Thiamin	0.19 mg	0.095 mg	16%
Riboflavin	0.18 mg	0.09 mg	14%
Niacin	2 mg	1 mg	13%
Vitamin B6	0.085 mg	0.043 mg	5%
Folate	86 µg	43 µg	22%
Vitamin B12	0.23 µg	0.12 µg	10%
Pantothenic acid	0.58 mg	0.29 mg	12%
Choline	58.7 mg	29.4 mg	11%
Minerals
Calcium	135 mg	67.5 mg	10%
Iron	1.9 mg	0.95 mg	11%
Magnesium	17 mg	8.5 mg	4%
Phosphorus	391 mg	196 mg	31%
Potassium	133 mg	66.5 mg	3%
Sodium	599 mg	300 mg	26%
Zinc	0.67 mg	0.34 mg	6%
Selenium	8.7 µg	4.4 µg	16%
Copper	0.073 mg	0.037 mg	8%
Manganese	0.22 mg	0.11 mg	10%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat cornbread?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Cornbread is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Beans, Eggs, Vegetables.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.