Blood Sugar Impact of Original Mac & Cheese Dinner, Original
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 | 50.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Original mac & cheese dinner, original contains 71.4g of carbs, 11.4g 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
* 41.0g 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, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX: DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, SALT, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BUTTER (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT, COLOR {ANNATTO EXTRACT}], CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WITH BEET JUICE, ANNATTO EXTRACT, BETA CAROTENE, AND TURMERIC OLEORESIN ADDED FOR COLOR, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE.
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ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT: (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX: DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, SALT, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BUTTER (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT, COLOR {ANNATTO EXTRACT}], CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WITH BEET JUICE, ANNATTO EXTRACT, BETA CAROTENE, AND TURMERIC OLEORESIN ADDED FOR COLOR, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Original Mac & Cheese Dinner, Original is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 95.4.
Original Mac & Cheese Dinner, Original has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 95.4. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Original Mac & Cheese Dinner, Original contains 71.4g carbs, 11.4g sugars, 1.4g fiber, and 11.4g 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 Original Mac & Cheese Dinner, Original into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Original Mac & Cheese Dinner, Original compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the pasta dinners category for alternatives.