Blood Sugar Impact of Homestyle Macaroni & Cheeese
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 213.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 36.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 1.1g |
| Protein | 9.0g |
| Fat | 10.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 213.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 32.9g 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:
COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, DURUM SEMOLINA [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), WATER, HALF AND HALF (MILK, CREAM), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD (AMERICAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MILKFAT, SALT, SODIUM-ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, APOCAROTENAL [COLOR]), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO [COLOR]), MARGARINE (LIQUID AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BHA & BHT ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE AND VITAMIN D3 ADDED), LESS THAN 1.5% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, SEASONING (HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, YEAST EXTRACT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED AND SOY OILS), XANTHAN GUM, MUSTARD FLOUR, ANNATTO (COLOR).
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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 |
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Fat
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OIL*
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Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
SALT
SEA SALT
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Seasoning
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SALT
SEA SALT
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Homestyle Macaroni & Cheeese is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 68.8.
Homestyle Macaroni & Cheeese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 68.8. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Homestyle Macaroni & Cheeese contains 16.9g carbs, 0.9g sugars, 0.5g fiber, and 4.2g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Homestyle Macaroni & Cheeese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Homestyle Macaroni & Cheeese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen dinners & entrees category for alternatives.