Blood Sugar Impact of Southwest Style 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 396.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 50.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 5.1g |
| Protein | 27.0g |
| Fat | 24.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 396.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 37.9g 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:
COOKED PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN), SKIM MILK, WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), COOKED BEEF, TOMATOES, TOMATO PASTE, TOMATO JUICE, BLACK BEANS (WATER, BLACK BEANS, SALT), PINTO BEANS (PINTO BEANS, WATER, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA [TO PRESERVE COLOR]), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR), ONIONS, 2% OR LESS OF SOYBEAN OIL, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED, VITAMIN D3), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, GARLIC PUREE, SALT, SPICES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, GARLIC, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE
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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 PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN), SKIM MILK, WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), COOKED BEEF, TOMATOES, TOMATO PASTE, TOMATO JUICE, BLACK BEANS (WATER, BLACK BEANS, SALT), PINTO BEANS (PINTO BEANS, WATER, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA [TO PRESERVE COLOR]), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR), ONIONS, 2% OR LESS OF SOYBEAN OIL, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED, VITAMIN D3), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, GARLIC PUREE, SALT, SPICES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, GARLIC, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Southwest Style Mac & Cheese is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 87.7.
Southwest Style Mac & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 87.7. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Southwest Style Mac & Cheese contains 12.6g carbs, 1.8g sugars, 1.3g fiber, and 6.8g 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 Southwest Style 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 Southwest Style Mac & Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen dinners & entrees category for alternatives.