Blood Sugar Impact of Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The protein content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 62.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 31.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g |
| Fat | 2.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 62.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 27.0g 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:
ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, PART-SKIM MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CANOLA OIL, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID [AS A PRESERVATIVE], ARTIFICIAL COLOR, MILKFAT, CHEESE CULTURE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE); MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES.
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Ingredient Analysis
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ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, PART-SKIM MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CANOLA OIL, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID [AS A PRESERVATIVE], ARTIFICIAL COLOR, MILKFAT, CHEESE CULTURE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE); MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES.
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 58.1.
Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 58.1. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce contains 50.0g carbs, 4.8g sugars, 1.6g fiber, and 12.9g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate-high blood sugar impact and should be consumed in moderation. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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