Blood Sugar Impact of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, 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 241.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 33.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 1.9g |
| Protein | 20.0g |
| Fat | 9.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 241.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 23.1g 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:
MACARONI & CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT [WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], HALF AND HALF [MILK, CREAM], CHEESE SAUCE MIX [WHEY, MILKFAT, SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, TAPIOCA FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WITH PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, AND ANNATTO ADDED FOR COLOR, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)], TAPIOCA STARCH, CHEESE BLEND [CHEDDAR, GRANULAR, SEMISOFT AND BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, VINEGAR, SALT], FLAVOR ENHANCER [MILK SOLIDS, NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, FLAVOR), FULLY COOKED GLAZED DICED WHITE MEAT CHICKEN (WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, WATER, SUGAR, CORN OIL, TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, HONEY), BROCCOLI, BUTTER SAUCE (WATER, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], CORNSTARCH, SALT, MILK SOLIDS, SKIM MILK POWDER, FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVOR)
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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 |
|---|---|
|
๐
Acidifier
|
CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
|
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
|
SUGAR
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โ
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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๐
Animal Product
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
|
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๐จ
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
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๐ซง
Fat
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OIL*
|
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โฌ
Filler
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STARCH*
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๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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โ๏ธ
Functional Ingredient
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WHEY
|
|
๐
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
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๐ฟ
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
SALT
|
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๐งช
Preservative
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CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
|
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๐ช
Protein
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
WHEY
|
|
๐งซ
Protein Isolate
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WHEY
|
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๐ฅ
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
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๐ฆ
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
๐ง
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese is a food product in the pasta by shape & type category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 60.8.
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 60.8. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese contains 13.7g carbs, 3.3g sugars, 0.8g fiber, and 8.3g 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 Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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