Blood Sugar Impact of Buffalo Chicken Mac N' 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 190.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 190.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 16.0g 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:
ELBOWS [100% DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS LACTATE (IRON), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLATE), WATER], PASTEURIZED CHEDDAR CHEESE [(PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR), AMERICAN CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK AND SKIM MILK, BUTTERMILK, MILK FAT, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ACETIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, ENYMES), LIGHT CREAM, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SALT, NATURAL CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY SOLIDS, NATURAL CHEESE FLAVOR, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT), ONION POWDER, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT, NISIN PREPARATION AND ANNATTO], DICED CHICKEN BREAST, BUFFALO SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, SALT, WATER, CANOLA OIL, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL BUTTER TYPE FLAVOR AND GARLIC POWDER), RANCH DRESSING (SOUR DRESSING (WATER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY POWDER, SODIUM CASEINATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED (CORN), LACTIC AND CITRIC ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM CITRATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM CARBONATE, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), CULTURED BUTTERMILK, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLK, VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, SPICE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR)), WATER, SOUR CREAM, (CULTURED PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, CREAM, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN), SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SUGAR, GARLIC, ONION, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SALT, PEPPER.
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Ingredient Analysis
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ELBOWS [100% DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS LACTATE (IRON), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLATE), WATER], PASTEURIZED CHEDDAR CHEESE [(PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR), AMERICAN CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK AND SKIM MILK, BUTTERMILK, MILK FAT, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ACETIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, ENYMES), LIGHT CREAM, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SALT, NATURAL CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY SOLIDS, NATURAL CHEESE FLAVOR, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT), ONION POWDER, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT, NISIN PREPARATION AND ANNATTO], DICED CHICKEN BREAST, BUFFALO SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, SALT, WATER, CANOLA OIL, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL BUTTER TYPE FLAVOR AND GARLIC POWDER), RANCH DRESSING (SOUR DRESSING (WATER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY POWDER, SODIUM CASEINATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED (CORN), LACTIC AND CITRIC ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM CITRATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM CARBONATE, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), CULTURED BUTTERMILK, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLK, VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, SPICE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR)), WATER, SOUR CREAM, (CULTURED PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, CREAM, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN), SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SUGAR, GARLIC, ONION, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SALT, PEPPER.
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Buffalo Chicken Mac N' Cheese is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 37.1.
Buffalo Chicken Mac N' Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 37.1. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Buffalo Chicken Mac N' Cheese contains 10.5g carbs, 1.6g sugars, 0.5g fiber, and 7.9g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate blood sugar impact and can be included with portion control. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Buffalo Chicken Mac N' Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Buffalo Chicken Mac N' Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen dinners & entrees category for alternatives.