Entrees, Sides & Small Meals

Blood Sugar Impact of Cheesy Potatoes

Cheesy Potatoes
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Cheesy Potatoes has a BSI score of 73.0, indicating high blood sugar impact. Contains 41.8g carbs, 3.6g fiber, 10.9g protein per serving. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 55.0g serving

Cheesy potatoes contains 23.0g of carbs, 3.0g of sugar, 6.0g of protein, 7.0g of fat, and 2.0g of fiber per 55.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 23.0g
Sugars 3.0g
Fiber 2.0g
Protein 6.0g
Fat 7.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
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Cheesy potatoes contains 41.8g of carbs, 5.5g of sugar, and 3.6g of fiber per 55.0 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.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 55.0 Gg

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 9.9mg 3%
Sodium 660.0mg 29%
Total Carbohydrates 23.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 18.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 100.1mg 8%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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:

CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE [MILK, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES], LACTIC ACID, MILKFAT, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHEESE CULTURE): POTATOES AND VEGETABLES* (POTATOES, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, RED BELL PEPPERS); SPICE BLEND (SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS CELERY SEED AND NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR), ONION*, MALTODEXTRIN, TORULA YEAST*, TOMATO*, GUM ARABIC, GARLIC*, SUNFLOWER OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, SILICON DIOXIDE AS AN ANTICAKING AGENT, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR).

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C 42% DV
Vitamin A 101% DV

Minerals

Calcium 18% DV
Iron 7% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Compare this against

CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE [MILK, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES], LACTIC ACID, MILKFAT, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHEESE CULTURE): POTATOES AND VEGETABLES* (POTATOES, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, RED BELL PEPPERS); SPICE BLEND (SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS CELERY SEED AND NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR), ONION*, MALTODEXTRIN, TORULA YEAST*, TOMATO*, GUM ARABIC, GARLIC*, SUNFLOWER OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, SILICON DIOXIDE AS AN ANTICAKING AGENT, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR).

Food Tags

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Blood Sugar Impact Tags

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1597599

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