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Traditional bread made primarily from cornmeal and typically baked.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Rize-Style Cornbread (60 g) has 136 calories. That works out to 226 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.1 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 4.8 µg of Selenium covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
136
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
27.1g
· 10% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% 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 79% · Protein 9% · Fat 12%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 136 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 228 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 203 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 226 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 226 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 316 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 160 g | 362 kcal |
Calculated from 226 calories per 100 g.
Rize-style cornbread is made by mixing cornmeal with water and salt, then baking the dough. Add water gradually and let the mixture rest briefly so the cornmeal can absorb it before shaping and baking until the crust is browned.
Rize-style cornbread is often eaten with Black Sea dishes such as kale soup and cabbage-based meals. Serve it warm for dipping, or pair a slice with cheese or butter for a simple breakfast.
Rize-style cornbread is usually built around cornmeal, water, and salt. Home recipes may add milk, yogurt, or oil for a different texture and flavor, so there is not one fixed ingredient list for every household.
Rize-style cornbread can crumble if its dough is too dry or if you slice it while it is still hot. Cornmeal absorbs liquid gradually, so let the mixture rest, adjust the moisture if needed, and allow the baked bread to cool before cutting.
Rize-style cornbread is not the same as the soft, often sweet American version. Rize recipes commonly center on cornmeal, water, and salt, while American recipes more often include wheat flour, eggs, milk, or a sweetener.
Yes, Rize-style cornbread can be cooked in a covered pan, although oven baking is the usual method. A pan makes a thinner bread, so keep the heat gentle and turn or cover it as needed to cook the center through.
Fine or medium-ground cornmeal works for Rize-style cornbread. Fine meal gives a more compact texture, while coarser meal makes the crumb grainier; whichever you use, allow time for it to absorb the liquid before baking.
Store Rize-style cornbread only after it has cooled, in an airtight container at room temperature, and eat it within a few days. Sealing it while warm traps steam and can make the crust soft.
Yes, Rize-style cornbread freezes well when cooled and wrapped airtight. Freeze it whole or in slices, then thaw only what you need; warming a thawed slice briefly can improve its texture.
Rize-style cornbread can raise blood sugar because it is made mainly from cornmeal. The portion and the rest of the meal matter, so people with diabetes should follow their individual meal plan and ask their clinician or dietitian about portions if needed.
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B3
0.9mg · 6% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Sodium
228mg · 10% DV
Selenium
4.8µg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
55mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
75mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Rize-Style Cornbread is a traditional baked bread from Rize, on Turkey’s eastern Black Sea coast. Cornmeal gives it its characteristic golden colour and distinct corn flavour; recipes vary, but the loaf is generally firm and more crumbly than wheat bread, with a gently sweet edge.
In Turkey it may be served at breakfast with tea, or alongside beans, soup and the region’s fish dishes. Elsewhere, it works well as a rustic side for stews or a savoury meal. It is mainly a carbohydrate source, with some fibre (3.7 g per 100 g). Pair a slice with greens or a protein-rich dish for a more rounded plate.
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.
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.27g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.51g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.