⏱ 35 min totalLight Cornbread
Per 1 serving · 138 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein9.9g15% of calories
- Carbs49g73% of calories
- Fat3.7g12% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
At a glance
One serving of Light Cornbread (138 g) has 272 calories, with 9.9 g of protein, 49 g of carbohydrates and 3.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (73% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (22% DV) and phosphorus (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 51% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber22%
- Phosphorus25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine13%
- Riboflavin (B2)16%
- Vitamin B611%
- Vitamin B1210%
- Calcium15%
- Iron17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium51%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Yellow cornmeal- 🥄¼ cup Spelt flour
- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
¼ cup Buttermilk
¼ medium Egg
¼ tsp Baking powder- 🥄¼ tsp Baking soda
¼ spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a heavy-bottom, oven-proof 9-inch skillet (preferably cast iron) in the oven for at least 10 minutes to heat thoroughly.
- 2
Combine all ingredients, except the spray, and whisk until they’re thoroughly incorporated.
- 3
Remove the hot skillet from the oven and quickly coat the bottom of the pan with non-stick spray. Immediately pour the batter into the skillet and place back in the oven. Bake until golden brown and slightly springy to the touch, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Remove from oven. Place a platter over the top of the pan and flip to remove the cornbread. Enjoy hot just out of the oven or at room temperature.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (138 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 30 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) | 16 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 mg | 9% |
| Choline | 50 mg | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 147 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 312 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 47 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 175 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 9 μg | 17% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 19 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 30 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.5 g | — |
| Retinol | 26 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 272 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 52minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 33minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 38minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Light Cornbread?
One serving of Light Cornbread (1 serving) has 272 calories, which works out to 197 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Light Cornbread high in protein?
Not especially. It has 9.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Light Cornbread keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 43 g of net carbs and 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Light Cornbread?
1162 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Light Cornbread?
3.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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