Blood Sugar Impact of Shells & Cheese Dinner, Original
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 113.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 45.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 14.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Shells & cheese dinner, original contains 39.8g of carbs, 3.5g of sugar, and 1.8g 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.
Community Blood Sugar Response
Real people share how this food actually affected their blood sugar levels.
Serving size 113.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 39.0g 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 (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, CANOLA OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, PRESERVATIVE [SORBIC ACID], COLOR [OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, APOCAROTENAL]).
How People Feel
Share how this food makes you feel and see what others experience.
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Minerals
Compare this against
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
PEA PROTEIN
SOY PROTEIN
WHEY
|
Food Tags
These tags help categorize Shells & Cheese Dinner, Original based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
Blood Sugar Impact Tags
Ingredient Tags
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.
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
Recommended Foods to Explore
Original Mac & Cheese Dinner, Original
Tops Markets, Llc
Jambalaya Pasta Dinner Mix, Jambalaya
Zatarain's Inc.
Deluxe Shells & Cheese Dinner, Original
Food Town Stores Inc.
Penne Pasta With Meatballs And Marina...
Ameripack Foods Llc
Pasta Salad Ranch & Bacon Pasta, Vege...
Reggano Pasta Kits
Goat Cheddar Cheese Macaroni & Cheese...
Funny Farm
Organic Macaroni With Organic Cheese,...
Glencourt Inc.
Cheesy Mac
Wise Company, Inc.
Original Mac & Cheese Microwavable Cu...
Meijer, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Shells & Cheese Dinner, Original is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 82.3.
Shells & Cheese Dinner, Original has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 82.3. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Shells & Cheese Dinner, Original contains 39.8g carbs, 3.5g sugars, 1.8g fiber, and 12.4g 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 Shells & Cheese Dinner, Original into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Shells & Cheese Dinner, Original compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the pasta dinners category for alternatives.