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Soul Food Nutrition Lookup

See the blood sugar impact of any soul food dish — and the swaps that let you keep eating what you love.

Cauliflower Mash

Lower Impact
Impact: low

Carbs / serving

5g

Fiber / serving

2g

Glycemic Index

20

Serving

1 cup

In context

Carbs: about 8% of a typical 60g meal goal — like eating a small handful of baby carrots
Fiber: about 7% of the daily 28g recommendation — like a single medium plum
Glycemic Index: low, at roughly 36% of the high-GI threshold — like a small handful of raw peanuts

Recipe Intelligence

very low protein content
a modest source of dietary fiber
quick and easy to steam and mash
holds up well in the freezer
mild flavor can be hit or miss
very simple to prepare
excellent for weekday lunches
satisfyingly creamy and savory

Why it can spike blood sugar

The high water and fiber content in cauliflower significantly slows glucose absorption.

Blood-sugar-friendly swaps

Turnips

Cauliflower Rice

Cooking tips

1. Boil 1 head of cauliflower florets for 10 minutes. 2. Drain thoroughly and pulse in a blender with 2 tbsp butter. 3. Stir in 1 tsp GBF to achieve a creamy, thick consistency. 4. Season with salt and pepper.

Why the swaps are better

Creamy mashed potato alternative

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