Blood Sugar Impact of Original Mac & Cheese
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 236.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 0.9g |
| Protein | 19.0g |
| Fat | 30.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 236.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.1g 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:
COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), MILK, WATER, HEAVY CREAM, CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILKFAT, SKIM MILK, DRIED CREAM, NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM ALGINATE, ENZYMES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID, ACACIA & XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM CITRATE, NISIN PREPARATION AND SALT
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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.
COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), MILK, WATER, HEAVY CREAM, CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILKFAT, SKIM MILK, DRIED CREAM, NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM ALGINATE, ENZYMES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID, ACACIA & XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM CITRATE, NISIN PREPARATION AND SALT
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Original Mac & Cheese is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 75.4.
Original Mac & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 75.4. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Original Mac & Cheese contains 17.0g carbs, 3.4g sugars, 0.4g fiber, and 8.1g 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 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 Original Mac & Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the pasta dinners category for alternatives.