Blood Sugar Impact of Cheddar Cheese Flavored Instant Grits
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 28.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 21.0g |
| Sugars | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 2.0g |
| Fat | 1.5g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 20.0g 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:
DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN GRITS, SALT, COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PALM OIL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), YEAST EXTRACT, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC (COLOR), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, REDUCED IRON, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE), NIACINAMIDE*, BHT AND CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVES), RIBOFLAVIN*, THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, FOLIC ACID*.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍋
Acidifier
|
LACTIC ACID
|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
SYRUP*
|
|
❓
Ambiguous
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
CHEESE
MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
MALTODEXTRIN
STARCH*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CHEESE
MILK
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
LACTIC ACID
PRESERVATIVE*
|
|
🏭
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
🔬
Synthetic
|
PRESERVATIVE*
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Cheddar Cheese Flavored Instant Grits, Cheddar Cheese is a food product in the cereal category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 39.1.
Cheddar Cheese Flavored Instant Grits, Cheddar Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 39.1. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Cheddar Cheese Flavored Instant Grits, Cheddar Cheese contains 75.0g carbs, 0.0g sugars, 3.6g fiber, and 7.1g 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 Cheddar Cheese Flavored Instant Grits, Cheddar Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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