Blood Sugar Impact of Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The protein content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 58.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 6.0g |
| Fat | 3.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 58.0 MGg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.0g 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 PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, PALM OIL, SALT, CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), LACTOSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, ACETIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHOLE MILK POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLORS ADDED (ANNATTO EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE AND SILICON DIOXIDE.
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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 |
|---|---|
|
🍋
Acidifier
|
CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
|
|
❓
Ambiguous
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
CHEESE
MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
MALTODEXTRIN
GUM*
STARCH*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CHEESE
MILK
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
|
|
🏭
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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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
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 100.0.
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 100.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original contains 70.7g carbs, 10.3g sugars, 1.7g fiber, and 10.3g 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 Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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