Blood Sugar Impact of Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
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 70.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 48.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 10.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Macaroni & cheese dinner contains 68.6g of carbs, 10.0g of sugar, and 1.4g of fiber per 70.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.
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Serving size 70.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 40.0g 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, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE: WHEY, GRANULAR AND CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: NONFAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BUTTERMILK, BLUE CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, REDUCED-LACTOSE WHEY, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE GUM, WITH TURMERIC AND BETA CAROTENE ADDED FOR COLOR, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, ENZYMES.
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ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT: (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE: WHEY, GRANULAR AND CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: NONFAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BUTTERMILK, BLUE CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, REDUCED-LACTOSE WHEY, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE GUM, WITH TURMERIC AND BETA CAROTENE ADDED FOR COLOR, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, ENZYMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Macaroni & Cheese Dinner is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 91.0.
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 91.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 68.6g carbs, 10.0g sugars, 1.4g fiber, and 14.3g 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 Macaroni & Cheese Dinner into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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