Blood Sugar Impact of Traditional Macaroni & Cheese, Traditional
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 226.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 0.9g |
| Protein | 13.0g |
| Fat | 18.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 226.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.1g 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:
CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, MILK, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD [CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, SALT, MILKFAT, ARTIFICIAL COLOR], CREAM, CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE [PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {COLOR}], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, DATEM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SPICE, ANNATTO [COLOR], SUNFLOWER OIL, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, ENRICHED PASTA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITE, NIACIN, IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]).
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, MILK, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD [CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, SALT, MILKFAT, ARTIFICIAL COLOR], CREAM, CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE [PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {COLOR}], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, DATEM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SPICE, ANNATTO [COLOR], SUNFLOWER OIL, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, ENRICHED PASTA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITE, NIACIN, IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]).
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese, Traditional is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 60.7.
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese, Traditional has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 60.7. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese, Traditional contains 14.2g carbs, 2.7g sugars, 0.4g fiber, and 5.8g 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 Traditional Macaroni & Cheese, Traditional into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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