Blood Sugar Impact of Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The protein content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 58.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Microwave macaroni & cheese, original contains 69.0g of carbs, 6.9g of sugar, and 1.7g of fiber per 58.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.
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Serving size 58.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g 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:
ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (MALTODEXTRIN, SEMI SOFT CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ENZYMES], WHEY, PALM OIL, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SODIUM CASEINATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTTER, LACTIC ACID, COLOR [TURMERIC OLEORESIN, YELLOW 6 LAKE], NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, EMULSIFIER [MONOGLYCERIDES], SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE), MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ACETYLATED MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM SILICATE.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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GUM*
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Fat
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OIL*
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Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
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SEA SALT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 75.6.
Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 75.6. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original contains 69.0g carbs, 6.9g sugars, 1.7g fiber, and 10.3g 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 Microwave Macaroni & Cheese, Original into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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