Blood Sugar Impact of Mac & Cheese With Chorizo Elbow Macaroni With Pork Chorizo Sausage In A Creamy Cheese Sauce Bowl
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 255.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 42.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g |
| Fat | 23.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g 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:
CHORIZO MAC AND CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, HALF AND HALF [MILK, CREAM], CHORIZO [PORK, WATER, SEASONING {PAPRIKA, CHILI PEPPER, SALT, GARLIC, SPICES, SUGAR}, LESS THAN 2% RICE STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE], BECHAMEL [DRY WHOLE MILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR {ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, ORGANIC NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVOR}, ONION POWDER], CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {VEGETABLE COLOR}, POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH], MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [MONTEREY JACK CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, POWDERED CORN STARCH AND POTATO STARCH], ORGANIC YELLOW ONION [ORGANIC YELLOW ONION, ORGANIC SUGAR], JALAPENO CHILI PEPPER, BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM {MILK}], CHIPOTLE PUREE [WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CHIPOTLE JALAPENO, TOMATO PASTE, SALT, DEHYDRATED RED CHILE PEPPERS, SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER], NATURAL CHEESE TYPE FLAVOR [CREAM, CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, MILKFAT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, XANTHAN GUM], NATURAL CHEESE FLAVOR [CHEDDAR CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, BUTTERFAT, WATER, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, CREAM, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, WHEY, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM], SEA SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH), ELBOW MACARONI (WATER, ENRICHED DURUM SEMOLINA [DURUM SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES & ANNATTO [COLORING], NATAMYCIN [NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), GRATINEE TOPPING (WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, PARSLEY).
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
Minerals
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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๐
Acidifier
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VINEGAR
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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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
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COLOR*
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๐
Emulsifier
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GUM*
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๐ซง
Fat
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OIL*
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โฌ
Filler
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MALTODEXTRIN
GUM*
STARCH*
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๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
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โ๏ธ
Functional Ingredient
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WHEY
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๐
High GI Carb
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SUGAR
|
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๐ฟ
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
SALT
SEA SALT
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๐งช
Preservative
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VINEGAR
|
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๐ญ
Processed
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MALTODEXTRIN
|
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๐ช
Protein
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
WHEY
|
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๐งซ
Protein Isolate
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WHEY
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๐ฅ
Refined Carb
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MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
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๐ฆ
Refined Fat
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OIL*
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๐ง
Seasoning
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SALT
SEA SALT
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โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
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COLOR*
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Food Tags
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Data Details
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Mac & Cheese With Chorizo Elbow Macaroni With Pork Chorizo Sausage In A Creamy Cheese Sauce Bowl, Mac & Cheese With Chorizo is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 80.3.
Mac & Cheese With Chorizo Elbow Macaroni With Pork Chorizo Sausage In A Creamy Cheese Sauce Bowl, Mac & Cheese With Chorizo has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 80.3. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Mac & Cheese With Chorizo Elbow Macaroni With Pork Chorizo Sausage In A Creamy Cheese Sauce Bowl, Mac & Cheese With Chorizo contains 16.5g carbs, 2.4g sugars, 0.4g fiber, and 3.5g 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 Mac & Cheese With Chorizo Elbow Macaroni With Pork Chorizo Sausage In A Creamy Cheese Sauce Bowl, Mac & Cheese With Chorizo into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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