Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Mac & Cheese Bites
The Moran Group IncorporatedCheese Croquettes, Cheese
Not A Branded ItemComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Mac & Cheese... | Cheese Croqu... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 3.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 15.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare Mac & Cheese Bites vs Cheese Croquettes, Cheese nutrition facts, blood sugar impact, and diabetic suitability. Make informed food choices with detailed carb, sugar, fiber, and protein analysis for better blood glucose management.
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Mac & Cheese Bites
Cheese Croquettes, Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Mac & Cheese Bites
Serving size 91.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 25.0g 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:
BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, ELBOW MACARONI (WATER, ENRICHED SEMOLINA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE PRODUCT (CULTURED MILK, WATER, CREAM, BUTTERMILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, VEGETABLE COLOR, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (CHEESE WHEY, WATER, PALM OIL, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES], MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, VINEGAR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, PHOSPHORIC ACID, ANNATTO COLOR, CAROTENE COLOR, PAPRIKA COLOR), VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER (WHEY, CHEESE [GRANULAR AND BLUE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}] SUNFLOWER OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID}, WHEAT STARCH, SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED WHEY, YEAST EXTRACT, YEAST, MALTODEXTRIN, DEXTROSE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), CARAMEL COLOR, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM ALGINATE, VINEGAR.
Cheese Croquettes, Cheese
Serving size 90.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 13.0g 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:
MILK, WHEAT FLOUR, MARGARINE [FAT AND VEGETABLE OILS OF COCONUT, PALM AND SUNFLOWER IN VARIABLE PROPORTION, WATER, EMULSIFIER (MONO AND DI GLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS), SALT, ACID (CITRIC ACID)), EMMENTHAL CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW MILK, SALT, LACTIC STARTERS, MICROBIAL LIQUID RENNET], SIZING AGENT [GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SALT, STABILIZER (E466), WHEAT GLUTEN], BREADCRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, YEAST, WHEAT DEXTROSE, SPICES, SALT], SALT, SPICES, SUNFLOWER OIL.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Mac & Cheese Bites
Vitamins
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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: Mac & Cheese Bites has a BSI of 51.8 while Cheese Croquettes, Cheese has a BSI of 33.2. Cheese Croquettes, Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheese Croquettes, Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 33.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Mac & Cheese Bites contains 30.8g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheese Croquettes, Cheese contains 22.2g per 100g. Cheese Croquettes, Cheese has 8.6g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Mac & Cheese Bites provides 1.1g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.3g in Cheese Croquettes, Cheese. Cheese Croquettes, Cheese provides 2.2g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
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 frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.