Blood Sugar Impact of Mac & Cheese
This food has a moderate impact on blood sugar.
Key Nutrients
Per 113.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 14.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Mac & cheese contains 12.4g of carbs, 1.8g of sugar, and 0.9g of fiber per 113.0 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 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 11.0g 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:
COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI (WATER, SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE ([PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, APOCAROTENAL [COLOR]), MILK, LIGHT CREAM, WATER, CAYENNE PEPPER SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE PEPPERS, VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHIVES, BLUE CHEESE FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, ENZYME MODIFIED BLUE CHEESE [BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), CREAM, SALT], SODIUM CASEINATE, NATURAL FLAVOR), GARLIC IN OIL (GARLIC, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, CITRIC ACID [ACIDIFYING AGENT]), ONION POWDER, SEASONING (YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT), GARLIC POWDER, NISIN PREPARATION AND SPICE.
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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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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 25.2.
Mac & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 25.2. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Mac & Cheese contains 12.4g carbs, 1.8g sugars, 0.9g fiber, and 6.2g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate blood sugar impact and can be included with portion control. 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.