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Is Old El Paso Southwest Style Cornbread Mix healthy?

Southwest Style Cornbread Mix

Pantry & Oils · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

58/100

Food Integrity Score

68/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Old El Paso southwest style cornbread mix is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 58 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Refined corn and wheat base with sugar and palm oil; little fiber or protein for a mostly refined-carb mix. Strengths include whole corn meal component, simple, short ingredient list, and moderate sodium per serving, while main considerations include sugar is the first ingredient, 15g per serving, refined degermed corn meal and wheat flour, and low fiber (about 1g) and low protein (2g).

Longevity Score 58/100Food Integrity Score 68/100

What helped the score?

  • Contains whole corn meal component
  • Simple, short ingredient list
  • Moderate sodium per serving

What held the score back?

  • Sugar is the first ingredient, 15g per serving
  • Refined degermed corn meal and wheat flour
  • Low fiber (about 1g) and low protein (2g)

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Sugar, Degermed Yellow Corn Meal, Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Spice, Salt, Leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, monocalcium phosphate), Dried Onion, Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Dried Garlic.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 43 g (1/9 Package)

  • Calories1709% DV
  • Protein2g4% DV
  • Total Carbs32g12% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat4g5% DV
  • Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Old El Paso Southwest Style Cornbread Mix
Category
Pantry & Oils (source: Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies)
GTIN / UPC
00016000220140
Serving size
43 g (1/9 Package)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (31g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "baking soda". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (2g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (15g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (15g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (15g of 32g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Old El Paso Southwest Style Cornbread Mix highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Old El Paso Southwest Style Cornbread Mix shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Old El Paso Southwest Style Cornbread Mix: 15g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains whole corn meal component; Simple, short ingredient list; Moderate sodium per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sugar is the first ingredient, 15g per serving; Refined degermed corn meal and wheat flour; Low fiber (about 1g) and low protein (2g).

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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