Blood Sugar Impact of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Chicken & Beef Meatballs And Apples, 8.5 Oz
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 | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 12.0g |
| Fiber | 1.9g |
| Protein | 15.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g |
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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
* 29.1g 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), COOKED CHICKEN & BEEF MEATBALLS (CHICKEN, BEEF, WATER, BREAD CRUMBS [WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, YEAST, SEA SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE), SPICE EXTRACTIVE], EGGS, ROMANO CHEESE [CULTURED COW'S MILK, ENZYMES, SALT], DEHYDRATED ONIONS, DRIED CANE SYRUP, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), APPLES, CINNAMON SAUCE (WATER, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CONCENTRATE, HONEY, CORNSTARCH, MOLASSES, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], SALT, SPICES, 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 |
|---|---|
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๐
Acidifier
|
CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
|
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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JUICE CONCENTRATE*
SYRUP*
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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
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COLOR*
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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
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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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CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
|
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๐ช
Protein
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
WHEY
|
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๐งซ
Protein Isolate
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WHEY
|
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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
|
COLOR*
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Data Details
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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Chicken & Beef Meatballs And Apples, 8.5 Oz is a food product in the pasta by shape & type category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 80.3.
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Chicken & Beef Meatballs And Apples, 8.5 Oz has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 80.3. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Chicken & Beef Meatballs And Apples, 8.5 Oz contains 17.8g carbs, 5.0g sugars, 0.8g fiber, and 6.2g 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 Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Chicken & Beef Meatballs And Apples, 8.5 Oz into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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