Blood Sugar Impact of Traditional Macaroni And Cheese
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 185.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 16.0g |
| Fat | 17.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 185.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 29.0g 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:
MACARONI (SEMOLINA, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MILK. CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, COLORED WITH ANNATTO), POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH AND CELLULOSE POWDER, NATAMYCIN), PROCESSED CHEESE PRODUCT (NONFAT MILK AND MILKFAT, WHEY, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, APOCAROTENAL AND ANNATTO FOR COLOR), WATER, BUTTER, CORNSTARCH, SALT, ONION POWDER, PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, CAYENNE PEPPER.
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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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Processed
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MALTODEXTRIN
SOLUBLE CORN FIBER
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Protein
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CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
PEA PROTEIN
SOY PROTEIN
WHEY
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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
Traditional Macaroni And Cheese is a food product in the other deli category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 62.0.
Traditional Macaroni And Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 62.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Traditional Macaroni And Cheese contains 18.4g carbs, 1.6g sugars, 1.1g fiber, and 8.7g 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 Traditional Macaroni And Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Traditional Macaroni And Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the other deli category for alternatives.