Blood Sugar Impact of 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 78.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 78.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.0g 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:
ORGANIC ELBOW MACARONI (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR), ORGANIC CHEESE SAUCE ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED ORGANIC MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES] WATER, ORGANIC WHEY, ORGANIC BUTTER [PASTEURIZED ORGANIC SWEET CREAM, SALT], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, COLORS ORGANIC FRUIT JUICE, ANNATTO EXTRACT], SODIUM CITRATE, ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN, ENZYMES), ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, ORGANIC SOY BEAN OIL, CARNAUBA WAX, AMORPHOUS SILICA AND SUNFLOWER LECITHIN.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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ORGANIC ELBOW MACARONI (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR), ORGANIC CHEESE SAUCE ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED ORGANIC MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES] WATER, ORGANIC WHEY, ORGANIC BUTTER [PASTEURIZED ORGANIC SWEET CREAM, SALT], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, COLORS ORGANIC FRUIT JUICE, ANNATTO EXTRACT], SODIUM CITRATE, ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN, ENZYMES), ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, ORGANIC SOY BEAN OIL, CARNAUBA WAX, AMORPHOUS SILICA AND SUNFLOWER LECITHIN.
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Mac & Cheese is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 61.5.
Mac & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 61.5. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Mac & Cheese contains 43.6g carbs, 5.1g sugars, 2.6g fiber, and 11.5g 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 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 Mac & Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the pasta dinners category for alternatives.