Blood Sugar Impact of Original Cheddar Homestyle 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 340.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 62.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 3.1g |
| Protein | 27.0g |
| Fat | 30.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 340.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 54.9g 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:
CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, PASTEURIZED PROCESS WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT], HALF AND HALF [MILK, CREAM], WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOYBEAN OIL, TAPIOCA STARCH, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], MILK, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA AND ANNATTO EXTRACT [FOR COLOR], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYMES, CULTURES), COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (ENRICHED PASTA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, WHEAT GLUTEN, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES)
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, PASTEURIZED PROCESS WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT], HALF AND HALF [MILK, CREAM], WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOYBEAN OIL, TAPIOCA STARCH, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], MILK, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA AND ANNATTO EXTRACT [FOR COLOR], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYMES, CULTURES), COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (ENRICHED PASTA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, WHEAT GLUTEN, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES)
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Original Cheddar Homestyle Mac & Cheese is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 100.0.
Original Cheddar Homestyle Mac & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 100.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Original Cheddar Homestyle Mac & Cheese contains 18.2g carbs, 1.2g sugars, 0.9g fiber, and 7.9g 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 Cheddar Homestyle Mac & Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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