Blood Sugar Impact of Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The protein content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 56.8g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 38.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 56.8 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.0g 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:
ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, PALM OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MILKFAT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTICAKING AGENT], BLUE CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, LACTIC ACID, ENZYMES, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, NATURAL FLAVOR); MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR).
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, PALM OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MILKFAT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTICAKING AGENT], BLUE CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, LACTIC ACID, ENZYMES, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, NATURAL FLAVOR); MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR).
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Macaroni & Cheese Dinner is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 71.4.
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 71.4. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 66.9g carbs, 10.6g sugars, 1.8g fiber, and 12.3g 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 Macaroni & Cheese Dinner into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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