Soul Food Nutrition Lookup
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Traditional Creamed Corn
Carbs / serving
34g
Fiber / serving
2g
Glycemic Index
70
Serving
0.5 cup
In context
Recipe Intelligence
Why it can spike blood sugar
The high concentration of simple sugars and refined corn starches causes a rapid spike in post-meal blood glucose levels.
Cooking tips
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the corn, heavy cream, butter, sugar, and salt. 2. Set heat to medium and bring to a gentle simmer. 3. Let it cook for 15 mins, stirring often with a wooden spoon so the bottom doesn't scorch. The starch from the corn will naturally thicken the cream. You want it coating the back of your spoon. Serve right away. This is a classic Sunday side that pairs perfectly with fried chicken.
Why the swaps are better
This dish is dessert-like, relying on added sugar and heavy cream. It is one of the most risky side dishes for a diabetic diet.
The full swap recipe
Per-serving nutrition — the full picture, not just carbs.
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the corn, heavy cream, butter, sugar, and salt. 2. Set heat to medium and bring to a gentle simmer. 3. Let it cook for 15 mins, stirring often with a wooden spoon so the bottom doesn't scorch. The starch from the corn will naturally thicken the cream. You want it coating the back of your spoon. Serve right away. This is a classic Sunday side that pairs perfectly with fried chicken.
This dish is dessert-like, relying on added sugar and heavy cream. It is one of the most risky side dishes for a diabetic diet.
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