Frozen Dinners & Entrees

Blood Sugar Impact of Mac & Cheese With Chorizo Elbow Macaroni With Pork Chorizo Sausage In A Creamy Cheese Sauce Bowl, Mac & Cheese With Chorizo

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contains 16.5g carbs per 100g with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 80. Learn detailed nutrition facts for this frozen dinners & entrees to make informed diabetic food choices.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 255.0g serving

Mac & cheese with chorizo elbow macaroni with pork chorizo sausage in a creamy cheese sauce bowl, mac & cheese with chorizo contains 42.0g of carbs, 6.0g of sugar, 9.0g of protein, 23.0g of fat, and 1.0g of fiber per 255.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 42.0g
Sugars 6.0g
Fiber 1.0g
Protein 9.0g
Fat 23.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
80

Mac & cheese with chorizo elbow macaroni with pork chorizo sausage in a creamy cheese sauce bowl, mac & cheese with chorizo contains 16.5g of carbs, 2.4g of sugar, and 0.4g of fiber per 255.0 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.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 255.0 Gg

Calories 459

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23.0g 29%
Saturated Fat 12.0g 60%
Trans Fat 1.5g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 63.8mg 21%
Sodium 828.8mg 36%
Total Carbohydrates 42.0g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 6.0g

* 35.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 9.0g 18%
Calcium 400.4mg 31%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 318.8mg 7%

* 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:

CHORIZO MAC AND CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, HALF AND HALF [MILK, CREAM], CHORIZO [PORK, WATER, SEASONING {PAPRIKA, CHILI PEPPER, SALT, GARLIC, SPICES, SUGAR}, LESS THAN 2% RICE STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE], BECHAMEL [DRY WHOLE MILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR {ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, ORGANIC NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVOR}, ONION POWDER], CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {VEGETABLE COLOR}, POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH], MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [MONTEREY JACK CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, POWDERED CORN STARCH AND POTATO STARCH], ORGANIC YELLOW ONION [ORGANIC YELLOW ONION, ORGANIC SUGAR], JALAPENO CHILI PEPPER, BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM {MILK}], CHIPOTLE PUREE [WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CHIPOTLE JALAPENO, TOMATO PASTE, SALT, DEHYDRATED RED CHILE PEPPERS, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER], NATURAL CHEESE TYPE FLAVOR [CREAM, CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, MILKFAT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, XANTHAN GUM], NATURAL CHEESE FLAVOR [CHEDDAR CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, BUTTERFAT, WATER, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, CREAM, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, WHEY, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM], SEA SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH), ELBOW MACARONI (WATER, ENRICHED DURUM SEMOLINA [DURUM SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES & ANNATTO [COLORING], NATAMYCIN [NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), GRATINEE TOPPING (WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, PARSLEY).

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Vitamins & Minerals

Minerals

Calcium 16% DV
Iron 2% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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CHORIZO MAC AND CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, HALF AND HALF [MILK, CREAM], CHORIZO [PORK, WATER, SEASONING {PAPRIKA, CHILI PEPPER, SALT, GARLIC, SPICES, SUGAR}, LESS THAN 2% RICE STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE], BECHAMEL [DRY WHOLE MILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR {ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, ORGANIC NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVOR}, ONION POWDER], CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {VEGETABLE COLOR}, POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH], MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [MONTEREY JACK CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, POWDERED CORN STARCH AND POTATO STARCH], ORGANIC YELLOW ONION [ORGANIC YELLOW ONION, ORGANIC SUGAR], JALAPENO CHILI PEPPER, BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM {MILK}], CHIPOTLE PUREE [WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CHIPOTLE JALAPENO, TOMATO PASTE, SALT, DEHYDRATED RED CHILE PEPPERS, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER], NATURAL CHEESE TYPE FLAVOR [CREAM, CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, MILKFAT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, XANTHAN GUM], NATURAL CHEESE FLAVOR [CHEDDAR CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, BUTTERFAT, WATER, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, CREAM, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, WHEY, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM], SEA SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH), ELBOW MACARONI (WATER, ENRICHED DURUM SEMOLINA [DURUM SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES & ANNATTO [COLORING], NATAMYCIN [NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), GRATINEE TOPPING (WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, PARSLEY).

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Safeway, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 71/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2406395

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