Blood Sugar Impact of Original Macaroni & 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 58.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Original macaroni & cheese dinner, original contains 67.2g of carbs, 5.2g of sugar, and 1.7g of fiber per 58.0 GRMg 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 58.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g 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, NIACIN, IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE], CHEESE SAUCE: [MALTODEXTRIN, SEMISOFT CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, PALM OIL, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NONFAT MILK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM CASEINATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTTER, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, WITH TURMERIC OLEORESIN ADDED FOR COLOR, GUAR GUM, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE, YELLOW 6 LAKE]; MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MONOGLYCERIDES.
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ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT: [(WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE], CHEESE SAUCE: [MALTODEXTRIN, SEMISOFT CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, PALM OIL, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NONFAT MILK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM CASEINATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTTER, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, WITH TURMERIC OLEORESIN ADDED FOR COLOR, GUAR GUM, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE, YELLOW 6 LAKE]; MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MONOGLYCERIDES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 73.2.
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 73.2. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original contains 67.2g carbs, 5.2g sugars, 1.7g fiber, and 12.1g 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 Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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