Blood Sugar Impact of Four Cheese 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 172.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 29.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Protein | 13.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 172.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.0g 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:
CHEESE SAUCE (MILK [MILK, VITAMIN D3] SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT. ENZYMES ANNATTO (COLOR)], PART SKIM FONTINA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK CHEESE CULTURES, SALT ENZYMES NATAMYCIN A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR] PARMESAN CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK CHEESE CULTURE ENZYMES, SALT], ONION, UNSALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, LACTIC ACID] CORN STARCH ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SEA SALT BLACK PEPPER. CAYENNE PEPPER GROUND NUTMEG) COOKED ELBOW PASTA (COOKED PASTA (WATER DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID) GRUYERE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES). PANKO BREAD CRUMBS, (PANKO BREADCRUMBS [UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR. ORGANIC CANE SUGAR YEAST, SEA SALT) , UNSALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, LACTIC ACID)].
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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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โฌ
Filler
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STARCH*
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๐
High GI Carb
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SUGAR
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๐ฟ
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
SALT
SEA SALT
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๐งช
Preservative
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LACTIC ACID
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๐ช
Protein
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
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๐ฅ
Refined Carb
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FLOUR*
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๐ง
Seasoning
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SALT
SEA SALT
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โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
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COLOR*
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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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Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 56.5.
Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 56.5. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese contains 16.9g carbs, 2.3g sugars, 0g fiber, and 7.6g 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 Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese, Four Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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