Gluten is found in wheat, and it takes wheat to make most breads that we consume. So regular cornbread is not gluten free.
Most cornbread recipes include flour, and because flour is made out of wheat, there naturally is gluten in the cornbread. But the other main ingredient in cornbread is cornmeal, which does not contain gluten. Cornmeal is corn which has been milled.
Cornbread Nutrition Facts
Cornbread is a good source of nutrition. Nutrients include iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, folic acid, potassium, folates, vitamins B-6, B-12, and A. It is healthier to make cornbread from scratch, as many mixes contain extra sodium, sugar, and fats.
Gluten-Free Alternatives to Cornbread
You can buy gluten-free cornbread mixes, or you can it using gluten-free flour–instead of the regular flour that you would normally use for baking.