Blood Sugar Impact of Mac & 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 284.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 3.1g |
| Protein | 20.0g |
| Fat | 22.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 284.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 28.9g 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 RIGATE PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), AMERICAN CHEESE SPREAD (CHEDDAR AND COLBY CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, MILKFAT, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GUM), LIGHT CREAM, CHEESE SAUCE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, MILKFAT, WHEY, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SEASONING (YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT) AND NISIN PREPARATION.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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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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Acidifier
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LACTIC ACID
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๐
Animal Product
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CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
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๐
Emulsifier
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GUM*
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โฌ
Filler
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MALTODEXTRIN
GUM*
STARCH*
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โ๏ธ
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
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๐ฟ
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
SALT
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๐งช
Preservative
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LACTIC ACID
PRESERVATIVE*
|
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๐ญ
Processed
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MALTODEXTRIN
|
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๐ช
Protein
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CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
WHEY
|
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๐งซ
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
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๐ฅ
Refined Carb
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MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
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๐ง
Seasoning
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SALT
|
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๐ฌ
Synthetic
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PRESERVATIVE*
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Food Tags
These tags help categorize Mac & Cheese based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Mac & Cheese is a food product in the other deli category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 69.9.
Mac & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 69.9. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Mac & Cheese contains 13.7g carbs, 2.5g sugars, 1.1g fiber, and 7.0g 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 into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Mac & Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the other deli category for alternatives.