Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original
The Moran Group IncorporatedSouthwestern Style Mac & Cheese
Brandable IncComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Original Mac... | Southwestern... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 39.0g | 49.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 7.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 3.1g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 18.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 20.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original vs Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese has extremely high impact (BSI 89.6) compared to Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original's very high impact (BSI 73.2). Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese contains 10.0g more carbs per serving, Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese provides 2.1g more fiber. Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original is the better choice for diabetic meal planning.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original
Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original
Serving size 58.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 35.0g 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, IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE], CHEESE SAUCE: [MALTODEXTRIN, SEMISOFT CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, PALM OIL, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NONFAT MILK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM CASEINATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTTER, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, WITH TURMERIC OLEORESIN ADDED FOR COLOR, GUAR GUM, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE, YELLOW 6 LAKE]; MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MONOGLYCERIDES.
Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese
Serving size 284.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 38.9g 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 MACARONI (WATER, ENRICHED SEMOLINA [DURUM SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), MILK (WITH VITAMIN D3), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR], NATAMYCIN [NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), TOMATOES IN JUICE (TOMATOES, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID), BEEF, SOUR CREAM (CULTURED MILK, CREAM), CRUSHED TORTILLA CHIPS (WHITE CORN MASA FLOUR, SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, TRACE OF LIME), SALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), GREEN ONIONS, ONION, SALT, CANOLA OIL, SPICES, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPERS, SPICES, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, ETHOXYQUIN [TO PRESERVE COLOR]), PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, DEHYDRATED ONION, SUGAR, RED CHILI PEPPER.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Food 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: Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original has a BSI of 73.2 while Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese has a BSI of 89.6. Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 73.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original contains 67.2g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese contains 17.3g per 100g. Southwestern Style Mac & Cheese has 50.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.1g in Southwestern Style Mac & 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.