SoulFoodSwaps

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.

Cornbread (Sweet)

Moderate
Impact: high

Carbs / serving

33g

Fiber / serving

1g

Glycemic Index

65

Serving

1 piece (2x2 inch)

In context

Carbs: about 60% of a standard 55g meal window — roughly equivalent to a medium-sized baked potato
Fiber: about 4% of the recommended 28g daily intake — like eating just one single stalk of celery
Glycemic Index: medium range (56-69) — similar to a piece of whole-wheat bread

Recipe Intelligence

Low in protein content
Very low fiber content
Fast and easy to mix
Stores beautifully in the freezer
A childhood favorite
Simple for new cooks
Great for batch baking
Essential soul food comfort

Blood-sugar-friendly swaps

Green Banana Flour Cornbread

Almond Flour Cornbread

Cooking tips

This original preparation is shown for risk awareness, not as a recommended recipe. For an alternative, choose green banana flour Cornbread or Almond Flour Cornbread and follow that recipe's measured portions.

Why the swaps are better

Quick blood sugar spike from refined flour and sugar combination.

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