Blood Sugar Impact of Lentil & Quinoa Supergrain Mac & Cheese
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. However, the fiber content may help slow sugar absorption.
Key Nutrients
Per 74.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 47.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 7.0g |
| Protein | 16.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 74.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 38.0g 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:
GLUTEN-FREE PASTA (RED LENTIL FLOUR, ORGANIC QUINOA FLOUR), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN [FROM CORN], ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER [ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED ORGANIC MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE], ORGANIC NON-FAT DRY MILK, ORGANIC CORN STARCH, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS [FROM MILK], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID POWDER [LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE]).
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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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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🍋
Acidifier
|
CITRIC ACID
|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
SUGAR
|
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❓
Ambiguous
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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🐄
Animal Product
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CHEESE
MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
MALTODEXTRIN
STARCH*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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🍚
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
|
🌿
Natural
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CHEESE
MILK
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
|
|
🏭
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
MILK
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Lentil & Quinoa Supergrain Mac & Cheese is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 76.2.
Lentil & Quinoa Supergrain Mac & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 76.2. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Lentil & Quinoa Supergrain Mac & Cheese contains 63.5g carbs, 2.7g sugars, 9.5g fiber, and 21.6g 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 Lentil & Quinoa Supergrain Mac & Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Lentil & Quinoa Supergrain Mac & Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the pasta dinners category for alternatives.