Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar, White Cheddar
Pinnacle Foods Group LlcMc N Cheese
Delhaize America, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Earth Balanc... | Mc N Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 51.0g | 52.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 2.5g | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar, White Cheddar
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Nutritional Labels
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Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar, White Cheddar
Serving size 70.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 47.0g 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 (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FOLIC ACID, FERROUS SULPHATE [IRON], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1]), VEGAN SAUCE SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, DEHYDRATED SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, CORN STARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, LACTIC ACID POWDER [LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE], NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID).
Mc N Cheese
Serving size 70.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 47.0g 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), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], COLOR ADDED [YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE], SODIUM CASEINATE, BUTTER OIL).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar, White Cheddar Tags
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar, White Cheddar has a BSI of 95.2 while Mc N Cheese has a BSI of 97.5. Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar, White Cheddar has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar, White Cheddar appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 95.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar, White Cheddar contains 72.9g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mc N Cheese contains 74.3g per 100g. Both foods have similar carbohydrate content.
Earth Balance, Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar, White Cheddar provides 2.9g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.9g in Mc N Cheese. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the pasta dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.