Blood Sugar Impact of Plant Based Mac & Cheese
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.
Key Nutrients
Per 175.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.1g |
| Protein | 7.0g |
| Fat | 2.5g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 175.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.9g 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:
ELBOW MACARONI (WATER, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), VEGAN CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, CARROTS, TAPIOCA STARCH, NUTRITIONAL YEAST [DRIED YEAST, NIACIN {VITAMIN B3}, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE {VITAMIN B6}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE {VITAMIN B1}, FOLIC ACID {VITAMIN B9}, CYANOCOBALAMIN {VITAMIN B12}], NATURAL FLAVORS, ONIONS, PEA PROTEIN, SEA SALT, HIGHLY REFINED COCONUT OIL, MUSTARD SEED, WHITE PEPPER, GARLIC GRANULES), CHEDDAR-STYLE SHREDS (FILTERED WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, HIGHLY REFINED COCONUT OIL, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, EXPELLER PRESSED SAFFLOWER SEED OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, CHICKPEA PROTEIN, SALT, POTATO PROTEIN, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, KONJAC GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, COLOR [ANNATTO, TURMERIC], INACTIVE DRIED YEAST, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE).
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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ELBOW MACARONI (WATER, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), VEGAN CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, CARROTS, TAPIOCA STARCH, NUTRITIONAL YEAST [DRIED YEAST, NIACIN {VITAMIN B3}, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE {VITAMIN B6}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE {VITAMIN B1}, FOLIC ACID {VITAMIN B9}, CYANOCOBALAMIN {VITAMIN B12}], NATURAL FLAVORS, ONIONS, PEA PROTEIN, SEA SALT, HIGHLY REFINED COCONUT OIL, MUSTARD SEED, WHITE PEPPER, GARLIC GRANULES), CHEDDAR-STYLE SHREDS (FILTERED WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, HIGHLY REFINED COCONUT OIL, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, EXPELLER PRESSED SAFFLOWER SEED OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, CHICKPEA PROTEIN, SALT, POTATO PROTEIN, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, KONJAC GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, COLOR [ANNATTO, TURMERIC], INACTIVE DRIED YEAST, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE).
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Plant Based Mac & Cheese is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 65.2.
Plant Based Mac & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 65.2. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Plant Based Mac & Cheese contains 19.4g carbs, 0.6g sugars, 0.6g fiber, and 4.0g 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 Plant Based Mac & Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Plant Based Mac & Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen dinners & entrees category for alternatives.