Blood Sugar Impact of Baked Macaroni & 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 215.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 27.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.9g |
| Protein | 15.0g |
| Fat | 23.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 215.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 21.1g 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 (SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], EGG WHITE), WHOLE MILK, WATER, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD (CHEDDAR AND COLBY CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GUM), HEAVY CREAM (CREAM, FAT FREE MILK), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, LOCUST BEAN GUM), BLUE CHEESE (WHOLE MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, PENICILLIUM ROQUEFORTI, NATAMYCIN [A MOLD INHIBITOR]), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], NATAMYCIN [MOLD INHIBITOR]), BUTTER (SWEET CREAM [MILK], SALT), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PARMESAN CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, YEAST), PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESE BASE (PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESE CONCENTRATE [GRANULAR CHEESE, PARMESAN CHEESE, AND ROMANO CHEESE {PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID], WATER, SALT, WHEY, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CULTURED BUTTERMILK [SKIM MILK, LACTIC ACID, CULTURES], NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM CASEINATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER), ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), WHITE PEPPER.
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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 |
|---|---|
|
๐
Acidifier
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LACTIC ACID
|
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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SUGAR
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โ
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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๐
Animal Product
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CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
|
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๐จ
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
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๐พ
Complex Carb
|
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
|
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๐
Emulsifier
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GUM*
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๐ซง
Fat
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OIL*
|
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โฌ
Filler
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GUM*
STARCH*
|
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๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
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โ๏ธ
Functional Ingredient
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WHEY
|
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๐
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
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๐ฑ
Minimally Processed
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WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
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๐ฟ
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
SALT
|
|
๐งช
Preservative
|
LACTIC ACID
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
๐ช
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
WHEY
|
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๐งซ
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
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๐ฅ
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
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๐ฆ
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
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๐ง
Seasoning
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SALT
|
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๐ฌ
Synthetic
|
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
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โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
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Food Tags
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Baked Macaroni & Cheese is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 48.6.
Baked Macaroni & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 48.6. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Baked Macaroni & Cheese contains 12.6g carbs, 1.9g sugars, 0.9g fiber, and 7.0g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate-high blood sugar impact and should be consumed in moderation. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Baked Macaroni & Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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