Blood Sugar Impact of Macaroni & Cheese, Rich & Creamy
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 340.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 340.0 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:
CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, MILK [WITH VITAMIN D], CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR], CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR [CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, ENZYMES], SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL CHEESE FLAVOR [CHEDDAR CHEESE, NATURAL FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, WATER, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE], SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, LOW SODIUM SEA SALT [SEA SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM SALTS], MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, ANNATTO EXTRACT), COOKED ENRICHED ELBOW MACARONI (WATER, ENRICHED SEMOLINA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), WATER, CARRAGEENAN.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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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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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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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Macaroni & Cheese, Rich & Creamy is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 80.8.
Macaroni & Cheese, Rich & Creamy has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 80.8. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Macaroni & Cheese, Rich & Creamy contains 12.7g carbs, 0.9g sugars, 0.6g fiber, and 4.4g 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, Rich & Creamy into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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