Blood Sugar Impact of Nacho Cheese
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. However, the fiber content may help slow sugar absorption.
Key Nutrients
Per 78.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 23.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 6.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 78.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 15.0g 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:
AMERICAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, YELLOW CORN MEAL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SEMI-SOFT CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER POWDER, CREAM, ONION POWDER, SALT, SKIM MILK, WHEY, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CORN OIL, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE, CORN GERM, SUGAR, YEAST, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, DEXTRIN, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, CELLULOSE GUM, POWDERED CELLULOSE, XANTHAN GUM, WHOLE EGGS, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, AND BAKING SODA), AND SUNFLOWER OIL.
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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.
AMERICAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, YELLOW CORN MEAL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SEMI-SOFT CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER POWDER, CREAM, ONION POWDER, SALT, SKIM MILK, WHEY, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CORN OIL, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE, CORN GERM, SUGAR, YEAST, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, DEXTRIN, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, CELLULOSE GUM, POWDERED CELLULOSE, XANTHAN GUM, WHOLE EGGS, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, AND BAKING SODA), AND SUNFLOWER OIL.
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Nacho Cheese is a food product in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 32.4.
Nacho Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 32.4. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Nacho Cheese contains 29.5g carbs, 2.6g sugars, 7.7g fiber, and 10.3g 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 Nacho Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Nacho Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category for alternatives.