Blood Sugar Impact of Classic Macaroni And 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 227.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 41.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 14.0g |
| Fat | 16.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 227.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 36.0g 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:
COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (SEMOLINA, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), WATER, AMERICAN CHEESE (MILK, WATER, CREAM, WHEY, SKIM MILK POWDER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID, VEGETABLE COLOR), SOYBEAN OIL, ASIAGO CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND NATAMYCIN), WHEY, NATURAL CHEESE FLAVOR (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES] CREAM, WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND XANTHAN GUM), SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, GREEN PEPPER SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, JALAPENO PEPPER, WATER, SALT, CORNSTARCH, XANTHAN GUM AND ASCORBIC ACID), NATURAL PARMESAN FLAVOR (PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES] BUTTER, SALT, GLUTAMIC ACID, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE AND XANTHAN GUM), NATURAL CHEESE FLAVOR (SWISS CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES] CREAM, WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND XANTHAN GUM), XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN AND TUMERIC.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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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
|
VINEGAR
|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
SUGAR
|
|
❓
Ambiguous
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
GUM*
STARCH*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
🍚
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
VINEGAR
SORBATE*
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
🔬
Synthetic
|
SORBATE*
|
|
⚗️
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
Classic Macaroni And Cheese is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 76.1.
Classic Macaroni And Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 76.1. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Classic Macaroni And Cheese contains 18.1g carbs, 1.3g sugars, 0.9g 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 Classic Macaroni And Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Classic Macaroni And Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen dinners & entrees category for alternatives.