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.

Regular Pancake

Moderate
Impact: high

Carbs / serving

25g

Fiber / serving

1g

Glycemic Index

67

Serving

1 medium

In context

Carbs: About 42-55% of a typical diabetes-friendly meal allowance — roughly the same as one large baked sweet potato
Fiber: About 4% of the daily recommended intake — equivalent to about half of a medium stalk of celery
Glycemic Index: Medium-range glycemic impact — similar to a serving of brown rice

Recipe Intelligence

Very low protein content
Stripped of dietary fiber
Quick and easy morning task
Holds up well for later
A beloved weekend favorite
Very simple to execute
Easy to batch for the week
The ultimate homey breakfast

Blood-sugar-friendly swaps

Almond Flour Pancake

Cooking tips

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

Why the swaps are better

Made with refined flour

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