Blood Sugar Impact of Cheesy Mac
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 65.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 44.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 65.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 39.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
PASTA (DURUM SEMOLINA FLOUR [WHEAT], NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, MALTODEXTRIN, NONDAIRY CREAMER (COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE [FROM MILK], MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE), CHEESE POWDER (WHEY, CHEESES [GRANULAR AND CHEDDAR {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}], BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID), NONDAIRY CREAMER (HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE [FROM MILK], DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SILICON DIOXIDE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS [TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS]), TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN ([SOY FLOUR, RED 3], SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, HYDROLYZED PROTEIN [CORN, SOY, WHEAT], BROWN SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, SMOKE FLAVORING, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICE EXTRACT), SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, LACTIC ACID POWDER, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANNATTO (COLOR).
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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PASTA (DURUM SEMOLINA FLOUR [WHEAT], NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, MALTODEXTRIN, NONDAIRY CREAMER (COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE [FROM MILK], MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE), CHEESE POWDER (WHEY, CHEESES [GRANULAR AND CHEDDAR {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}], BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID), NONDAIRY CREAMER (HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE [FROM MILK], DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SILICON DIOXIDE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS [TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS]), TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN ([SOY FLOUR, RED 3], SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, HYDROLYZED PROTEIN [CORN, SOY, WHEAT], BROWN SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, SMOKE FLAVORING, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DEXTROSE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICE EXTRACT), SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, LACTIC ACID POWDER, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANNATTO (COLOR).
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Cheesy Mac is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 83.1.
Cheesy Mac has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 83.1. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Cheesy Mac contains 67.7g carbs, 6.2g sugars, 1.5g fiber, and 9.2g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Cheesy Mac into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Cheesy Mac compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the pasta dinners category for alternatives.