Cornbread

as baked · Quick Bread

19/100C tier

Calories33

Protein6.6g

Fiber2.3g

Sodium599mg

Sugar16g

Graded C — 19 out of 100, #16 of 20 breads. Clean label carries the score (49/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Southern staple, secretly cake.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories33

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.6g12%

Saturated Fat 3.7g18%

Cholesterol 57mg19%

Sodium 599mg26%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g8%

Total Sugars 16g

Protein 6.6g13%

Folate 55mcg14%

Iron 1.9mg11%

Zinc 0.7mg6%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 19

Clean label ×2049

Micronutrients ×2020

Protein ×1520

Fiber ×309

Whole food ×150

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#16 of 20 in Breads. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

Questions people ask

Is Cornbread healthy?

It grades C — 19 out of 100, #16 of 20 breads in our system. Southern staple, secretly cake.

How many calories are in Cornbread?

33 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cornbread calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.