Blood Sugar Impact of Gluten Free 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.

Frozen Dinners & Entrees Nestle Usa Frozen Food Division Branded

Full Food Name

Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese

BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 283.0g Measurement baseline โ€”
Carbohydrates 57.0g Raises blood sugar 114.0
Fiber 1.1g Not digested -2.3
Net Carbs 55.9g Digestible carbs 111.7
Protein 16.0g Moderates impact -1.3
Fat 18.0g Slows digestion -1.1
Total Blood Sugar Impact 100

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases. If you notice any errors or inconsistencies, please help us improve by reporting the issue.

Medical Notice: BSI is our proprietary estimate based on nutritional data. It considers net carbohydrates, fiber content, protein, and fat to estimate the potential impact on blood sugar levels. Individual responses may vary based on metabolism, activity level, and other factors. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

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Key Nutrients

Per 283.0g serving
Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 57.0g
Sugars 5.0g
Fiber 1.1g
Protein 16.0g
Fat 18.0g

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Nutritional Information

Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.

Serving size 283.0 GRMg

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.0g 23%
Saturated Fat 8.0g 40%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 34.0mg 11%
Sodium 1081.1mg 47%
Total Carbohydrates 57.0g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 50.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 16.0g 32%
Calcium 331.1mg 25%
Iron 1.0mg 6%
Potassium 390.5mg 8%

* 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 RICE & QUINOA PASTA (WATER, RICE FLOUR, QUINOA FLOUR), SKIM MILK, WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR), MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, 2% OR LESS OF SALT, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, BUTTER FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO & TURMERIC COLOR), XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE

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Vitamins & Minerals

Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.

Minerals

Calcium 12% DV
Iron 2% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.

Total Ingredients
28
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Ingredient Type Found In This Product
๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
LACTIC ACID
โ“ Ambiguous
NATURAL FLAVOR*
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
CHEESE CREAM MILK
๐ŸŽจ Artificial Coloring
COLOR*
๐ŸŒพ Complex Carb
QUINOA FLOUR
๐Ÿ”„ Emulsifier
GUM*
๐Ÿซง Fat
OIL*
โฌœ Filler
MALTODEXTRIN GUM* STARCH*
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Flavor Additive
NATURAL FLAVOR*
๐ŸŒฑ Minimally Processed
QUINOA FLOUR
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
CHEESE CREAM MILK SALT
๐Ÿงช Preservative
LACTIC ACID
๐Ÿญ Processed
MALTODEXTRIN
๐Ÿ’ช Protein
CHEESE CREAM MILK
๐Ÿฅ– Refined Carb
MALTODEXTRIN FLOUR*
๐Ÿ’ฆ Refined Fat
OIL*
๐Ÿง‚ Seasoning
SALT
โš—๏ธ Synthetic Additive
COLOR*
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

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Diet Compatibility

Ingredient Tags

๐Ÿ‹ Acidifier
โ“ Ambiguous
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐Ÿ„ Animal Product
๐ŸŽจ Artificial Coloring
๐ŸŒพ Complex Carb
๐Ÿ”„ Emulsifier
๐Ÿซง Fat
โฌœ Filler
โฌœ Filler
โฌœ Filler
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Flavor Additive
๐ŸŒฑ Minimally Processed
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
๐Ÿงช Preservative
๐Ÿญ Processed
๐Ÿ’ช Protein
๐Ÿ’ช Protein
๐Ÿ’ช Protein
๐Ÿฅ– Refined Carb
๐Ÿฅ– Refined Carb
๐Ÿ’ฆ Refined Fat
๐Ÿง‚ Seasoning
โš—๏ธ Synthetic Additive

Data Details

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

About Our Food Data

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Brand Nestle Usa Frozen Food Division
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 2594452

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