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Blood Sugar Impact of Buffalo Chicken Mac N' Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Mac N' Cheese
37

Buffalo Chicken Mac N' Cheese has a BSI score of 37.1, indicating significant blood sugar impact. Contains 20.0g carbs, 3.0g sugar, 1.0g fiber, 15.0g protein per serving. Likely to cause noticeable blood sugar increase. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 190.0g serving

Buffalo chicken mac n' cheese contains 20.0g of carbs, 3.0g of sugar, 15.0g of protein, 15.0g of fat, and 1.0g of fiber per 190.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 20.0g
Sugars 3.0g
Fiber 1.0g
Protein 15.0g
Fat 15.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
37

Buffalo chicken mac n' cheese contains 10.5g of carbs, 1.6g of sugar, and 0.5g of fiber per 190.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 190.0 Gg

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15.0g 19%
Saturated Fat 5.0g 25%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 34.2mg 11%
Sodium 579.5mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 20.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 3%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 16.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 15.0g 30%
Calcium 49.4mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* 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:

ELBOWS [100% DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS LACTATE (IRON), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLATE), WATER], PASTEURIZED CHEDDAR CHEESE [(PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR), AMERICAN CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK AND SKIM MILK, BUTTERMILK, MILK FAT, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ACETIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, ENYMES), LIGHT CREAM, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SALT, NATURAL CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY SOLIDS, NATURAL CHEESE FLAVOR, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT), ONION POWDER, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT, NISIN PREPARATION AND ANNATTO], DICED CHICKEN BREAST, BUFFALO SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, SALT, WATER, CANOLA OIL, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL BUTTER TYPE FLAVOR AND GARLIC POWDER), RANCH DRESSING (SOUR DRESSING (WATER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY POWDER, SODIUM CASEINATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED (CORN), LACTIC AND CITRIC ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM CITRATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM CARBONATE, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), CULTURED BUTTERMILK, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLK, VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, SPICE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR)), WATER, SOUR CREAM, (CULTURED PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, CREAM, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN), SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SUGAR, GARLIC, ONION, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SALT, PEPPER.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C 2% DV
Vitamin A 29% DV

Minerals

Calcium 3% DV
Iron 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍋 Acidifier
LACTIC ACID VINEGAR
🍭 Added Sugar
SUGAR SYRUP*
🐄 Animal Product
CHEESE CREAM EGG MILK
🎨 Artificial Coloring
COLOR*
🔄 Emulsifier
GUM*
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
MALTODEXTRIN GUM* STARCH*
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
WHEY
🍚 High GI Carb
SUGAR
🌿 Natural
CHEESE CREAM EGG MILK SALT
🧪 Preservative
LACTIC ACID VINEGAR BENZOATE* PRESERVATIVE* SORBATE*
🏭 Processed
MALTODEXTRIN
💪 Protein
CHEESE CREAM EGG MILK WHEY
🧫 Protein Isolate
WHEY
🥖 Refined Carb
MALTODEXTRIN
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT
🔬 Synthetic
BENZOATE* PRESERVATIVE* SORBATE*
⚗️ Synthetic Additive
COLOR*
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Buffalo Chicken Mac N' Cheese based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Ingredient Tags

🍋 Acidifier
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
Filler
Filler
Filler
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🧪 Preservative
🧪 Preservative
🧪 Preservative
🧪 Preservative
🧪 Preservative
🏭 Processed
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🧫 Protein Isolate
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
🔬 Synthetic
🔬 Synthetic
🔬 Synthetic
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Alfredo Aiello Italian Foods
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1813875

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