Blood Sugar Impact of Swedish Meatballs
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 241.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 42.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 1.9g |
| Protein | 15.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 241.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.1g 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:
COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, DURUM SEMOLINA [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), WATER, COOKED SWEDISH STYLE MEATBALLS (BEEF, WATER, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN [SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR], BREAD CRUMBS [ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR {NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, SALT, DURUM FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL SHORTENING, LEAVENING {SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE}, DEXTROSE, YEAST, SPICE EXTRACTIVE], SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, DRIED WHOLE EGGS, FLAVORINGS, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE POWDER {SALT, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE [VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, ONION, TOMATO, APPLE, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT], MALTODEXTRIN, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER}, PAPRIKA, SPICE, NONFAT DRY MILK), HALF AND HALF (MILK AND CREAM), LESS THAN 2% OF SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, ENZYME), NONFAT DRY MILK, ONIONS, CHEESE FLAVOR (ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE AND BUTTER [CHEDDAR CHEESE {MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, BUTTER, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES], WHEY, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BEEF BASE (ROASTED BEEF AND CONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK, SALT, HYDROLYZED PLANT PROTEIN (SOY, CORN, WHEAT), CORN OIL, SUGAR, AUTO-LYZED YEAST, FLAVORING, MALTODEXTRIN, DRIED WHEY, DEXTROSE, CARAMEL COLOR), WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (WATER, VINEGAR, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT], SUGAR, SALT, SPICES), DRY VERMOUTH WINE (WITH SALT, SORBATE), VEAL FLAVOR CONCENTRATE (VEAL STOCK CONCENTRATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, YEAST EXTRACT, SUGAR), CANOLA OIL, BEEF-TYPE FLAVOR (WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, BEEF STOCK, SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CORN STARCH), POT ROAST-TYPE FLAVOR (WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, BEEF STOCK, BEEF FAT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM), GRANULATED GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA, SUGAR, SPICES, PARSLEY FLAKES.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
Vitamins
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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 |
|---|---|
|
๐
Acidifier
|
LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
|
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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DEXTROSE
SUGAR
|
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โ
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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๐
Animal Product
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
|
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๐จ
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
๐
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
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๐ซง
Fat
|
OIL*
|
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โฌ
Filler
|
MALTODEXTRIN
GUM*
STARCH*
|
|
๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
โ๏ธ
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
๐
High GI Carb
|
DEXTROSE
SUGAR
|
|
๐ฟ
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
SALT
|
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๐งช
Preservative
|
LACTIC ACID
VINEGAR
SORBATE*
|
|
๐ญ
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
๐ช
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
WHEY
|
|
๐งซ
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
๐ฅ
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
|
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๐ฆ
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
๐ง
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
๐ฌ
Synthetic
|
SORBATE*
|
|
โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Swedish Meatballs is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 78.8.
Swedish Meatballs has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 78.8. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Swedish Meatballs contains 17.4g carbs, 2.1g sugars, 0.8g fiber, and 6.2g 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 Swedish Meatballs into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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