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Corn bread with fennel Calories
Corn-based bread flavored with fennel seeds, moderate fiber, energy-dense baked food
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Corn bread with fennel (45 g) has 149 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.1 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 6.3 µg of Selenium covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Corn bread with fennel Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 45 g
149
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
26.1g
· 9% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 9% · Fat 21%
Corn bread with fennel nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (45 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 149 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.54 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 216 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Slice of Corn bread with fennel?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 55 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 264 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 90 g | 297 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 495 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Corn bread with fennel
What is anise corn bread?
Anise corn bread is a baked bread made with cornmeal and anise seeds. The Turkish name for this food means “corn bread with anise”; although this page lists it as “corn bread with fennel,” anise and fennel are different seeds.
How do you make anise corn bread?
Anise corn bread is made by combining cornmeal, anise seeds, liquid, and a leavening agent, then baking the batter or dough. Recipes may also include wheat flour or dairy. Mixing only until combined helps keep the bread from turning dense.
What does anise corn bread taste like?
Anise corn bread has the earthy, slightly sweet flavor of cornmeal with a fragrant, mildly licorice-like note from anise. The aroma can be subtle or prominent depending on how many seeds the recipe uses.
What do you serve with anise corn bread?
Anise corn bread pairs well with soups, stews, cheese, and savory vegetable dishes. Its aromatic, slightly sweet flavor also works with butter or honey, so it can be served as a snack or alongside breakfast.
How is anise corn bread different from regular cornbread?
Anise corn bread differs from regular cornbread mainly in its anise-seed flavor and aroma. The cornmeal base remains, but the added spice gives it a fragrant sweetness that changes how it tastes with savory or sweet toppings.
Can you use fennel instead of anise in anise corn bread?
Yes, fennel seeds can be used, but they do not taste exactly like anise. Both are aromatic seeds with some similar sweet notes; fennel is more herbal and is the ingredient named in this page’s English label.
Why does anise corn bread crumble?
Anise corn bread can crumble because cornmeal does not form the stretchy gluten structure that helps wheat bread hold together. Follow the recipe’s liquid and binder amounts, and let the loaf cool fully before slicing it.
How should you store anise corn bread?
Store anise corn bread only after it has cooled, in an airtight container at room temperature. Sealing it while warm traps steam and can make the texture gummy; freeze portions you will not eat within a few days.
Can you freeze anise corn bread?
Yes, anise corn bread freezes well. Slice the cooled loaf, wrap the portions tightly, and place them in a freezer-safe bag so you can thaw only what you need. Toast a slice straight from frozen or let it thaw first.
Does anise corn bread raise blood sugar?
Yes, anise corn bread can raise blood sugar because it contains carbohydrates. The portion and the rest of the meal matter; people managing diabetes should fit it into their individual meal plan.
Corn bread with fennel Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B3
0.95mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.35µg · 5% DV
Folate
17.1µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.3µg · 11% DV
Sodium
216mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
53mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.17mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
65mg · 2% DV
Corn bread with fennel Glycemic Index
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Corn bread with fennel
To burn the 149 calories in 1 slice (medium) (45 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Corn bread with fennel?
Anasonlu mısır ekmeği is a Turkish cornmeal bread flavored with anise seeds, not fennel. Cornbread is especially associated with Turkey’s Black Sea cooking, though home recipes vary in their flour blends and texture.
The anise brings a gently sweet, aromatic note to the earthy corn flavor. The loaf is often fairly hearty and may crumble more readily than wheat bread. Serve a slice with cheese and olives at breakfast, alongside soup, or with tea. It is an energy-dense bread with a moderate amount of fibre; pairing it with eggs, yoghurt or fresh vegetables makes for a more rounded meal.
How Nutritious Is Corn bread with fennel?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Corn bread with fennel Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Corn bread with fennel Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Corn bread with fennel Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Corn bread with fennel Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.54g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.03g
Omega 6:3 ratio 47.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (47.5:1).
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