Cornbread dressing
Medium GI
GL 27 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 18 per 100 g
- Contains some fiber
- High sodium content
Cornbread dressing has a glycemic index of 65, lower than plain Cornbread (70). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 27.
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 9 per 100 g Wild rice stuffing offers a similar savory profile to cornbread dressing but with a significantly lower glycemic load (9 vs 18).
Wild rice, mushroom, and herb stuffing - GL 4 per 100 g Lentils provide a hearty, fiber-rich alternative that keeps blood sugar stable with a much lower GI (28) and GL (4) compared to cornbread.
Stewed lentils with vegetables - GL 1 per 100 g This herb dressing is an excellent low-glycemic swap (GI 20, GL 1) that maintains the traditional flavor profile of a holiday side dish without the blood sugar spike.
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Forms of Cornbread
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 1 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated | 3 g |
| Unsaturated | 6 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some fiber
- Provides moderate protein
- Includes vegetables (onion, celery)
- High sodium content
- Moderate glycemic load
- Processed grains and added fats
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cornbread dressing?
Cornbread dressing has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 27; per 100 g the glycemic load is 18.
Is Cornbread dressing good for people with insulin resistance?
Cornbread dressing has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Wild rice, mushroom, and herb stuffing.
Which form of Cornbread has the lowest glycemic load?
Cornbread dressing has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cornbread in this database (18 per 100 g).
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