Blood Sugar Impact of Macaroni & Cheese Pasta In A Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Macaroni & 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 252.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 16.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 252.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 40.0g 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:
COOKED MACARONI (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [FOR COLOR]), LIGHT WHIPPING CREAM (CREAM, NONFAT MILK), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR BASE (CHEDDAR CHEESE CONCENTRATE [CHEDDAR CHEESE {MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES], SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, CORN OIL, CREAM, BUTTER [CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR], WHEY, SUGAR, MUSTARD SEED, NATURAL FLAVOR), ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, AMYLASE, ASCORBIC ACID, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, LIPASE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ENZYMES), SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, SPICE.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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COOKED MACARONI (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [FOR COLOR]), LIGHT WHIPPING CREAM (CREAM, NONFAT MILK), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR BASE (CHEDDAR CHEESE CONCENTRATE [CHEDDAR CHEESE {MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES], SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, CORN OIL, CREAM, BUTTER [CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR], WHEY, SUGAR, MUSTARD SEED, NATURAL FLAVOR), ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, AMYLASE, ASCORBIC ACID, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, LIPASE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ENZYMES), SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, SPICE.
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Macaroni & Cheese Pasta In A Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 80.1.
Macaroni & Cheese Pasta In A Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 80.1. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Macaroni & Cheese Pasta In A Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese contains 17.1g carbs, 0.4g sugars, 0.8g fiber, and 6.4g 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 Macaroni & Cheese Pasta In A Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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