Blood Sugar Impact of Mac & Cheese
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 236.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 0.9g |
| Protein | 19.0g |
| Fat | 30.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Mac & cheese contains 17.0g of carbs, 3.4g of sugar, and 0.4g of fiber per 236.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.
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Serving size 236.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.1g 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:
COOKED PASTA (SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILKFAT, SKIM MILK, SODIUM CITRATE, LACTIC ACID, SALT), WATER, MILK, HEAVY CREAM, CHEESE SAUCE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, MILKFAT, SODIUM CITRATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, ENZYMES), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), DRIED DAIRY CREAM (CREAM, NONFAT MILK), SEA SALT, CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTIC ACID, ACACIA & XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM CITRATE AND NISIN PREPARATION.
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COOKED PASTA (SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILKFAT, SKIM MILK, SODIUM CITRATE, LACTIC ACID, SALT), WATER, MILK, HEAVY CREAM, CHEESE SAUCE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, MILKFAT, SODIUM CITRATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, ENZYMES), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), DRIED DAIRY CREAM (CREAM, NONFAT MILK), SEA SALT, CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTIC ACID, ACACIA & XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM CITRATE AND NISIN PREPARATION.
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Blood Sugar Impact Tags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Mac & Cheese is a food product in the other deli category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 75.4.
Mac & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 75.4. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Mac & Cheese contains 17.0g carbs, 3.4g sugars, 0.4g fiber, and 8.1g 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 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 Mac & Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the other deli category for alternatives.