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Blood Sugar Impact of Michelina's, Lean Gourmet, Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese Chicken Bake

Michelina's, Lean Gourmet, Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese Chicken Bake
65

michelina's, lean gourmet, southwestern-style mac & cheese chicken bake has a BSI score of 27.5, indicating high blood sugar impact. Contains 15.4g carbs, 0.9g fiber, 6.2g protein per serving. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 227.0g serving

Michelina's, lean gourmet, southwestern-style mac & cheese chicken bake contains 35.0g of carbs, 3.0g of sugar, 14.0g of protein, 6.0g of fat, and 2.0g of fiber per 227.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 35.0g
Sugars 3.0g
Fiber 2.0g
Protein 14.0g
Fat 6.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
65

Michelina's, lean gourmet, southwestern-style mac & cheese chicken bake contains 15.4g of carbs, 1.3g of sugar, and 0.9g of fiber per 227.0 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.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 227.0 Gg

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.0g 8%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 25.0mg 8%
Sodium 549.3mg 24%
Total Carbohydrates 35.0g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 30.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 14.0g 28%
Calcium 149.8mg 12%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* 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 PRODUCT (WATER, DURUM SEMOLINA [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), WATER, COOKED WHITE CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN AND NATURAL FLAVOR), REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), COOKED BLACK BEANS, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD (AMERICAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MILKFAT, SALT, SODIUM-ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, APOCAROTENAL [COLOR]), LESS THAN 2% OF CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO [COLOR]), CORN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, POBLANO CHILI PEPPERS, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), RED BELL PEPPERS, CANOLA OIL, SALT, CHEESE FLAVOR (CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK , CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), GROUND CHIPOTLE CHILI PEPPER, SPICE, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, SPICES, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), XANTHAN GUM, ANNATTO (COLOR), MUSTARD FLOUR, CITRIC ACID.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C 2% DV
Vitamin A 10% DV

Minerals

Calcium 7% DV
Iron 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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OIL*
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Food Tags

These tags help categorize Michelina's, Lean Gourmet, Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese Chicken Bake based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Blood Sugar Impact Tags

Ingredient Tags

🫧 Fat
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🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
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Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Bellisio Foods Inc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 73/100
Quality Tier Medium
USDA Food Record ID 2035673

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