Blood Sugar Impact of American 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 454.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 66.0g |
| Sugars | 11.0g |
| Fiber | 1.8g |
| Protein | 34.0g |
| Fat | 34.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 454.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 53.2g 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:
WATER, ELBOW MACARONI (SEMOLINA [WHEAT], NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE BLEND (MILK, WATER, CREAM, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [FOR COLOR], SORBIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SKIM MILK, COLOR, CORN STARCH, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM), CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR BLEND (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, CORN OIL, DRY VEGETABLE SHORTENING, UNSALTED BUTTER [CREAM, FLAVORINGS], SWEET CREAM POWDER, SUGAR, DRY MUSTARD, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [FOR COLOR], CORN STARCH, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND GUANYLATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE), NONFAT DRY MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, HEAVY CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, NISIN PREPARATION BLEND (NISIN PREPARATION PRESERVATIVE, SALT), ANNATTO CHEESE COLOR (WATER, ANNATTO SEED, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE), WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
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Acidifier
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LACTIC ACID
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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SUGAR
|
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๐
Animal Product
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
|
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๐จ
Artificial Coloring
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COLOR*
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๐
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
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๐ซง
Fat
|
OIL*
|
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โฌ
Filler
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GUM*
STARCH*
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โ๏ธ
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
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๐
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
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๐ฟ
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
SALT
|
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๐งช
Preservative
|
LACTIC ACID
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
๐ช
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
WHEY
|
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๐งซ
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
๐ฆ
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
๐ง
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
๐ฌ
Synthetic
|
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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American Macaroni & Cheese, American is a food product in the other deli category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 100.0.
American Macaroni & Cheese, American has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 100.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
American Macaroni & Cheese, American contains 14.5g carbs, 2.4g sugars, 0.4g fiber, and 7.5g 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 American Macaroni & Cheese, American into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how American Macaroni & Cheese, American compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the other deli category for alternatives.