Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Pizza Cheeza Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Pizza Cheeza
Kraft Heinz Foods CompanyMac & Cheese
Nutrisystem, Inc.Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Pizza Cheeza... | Mac & Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 34.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 4.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 12.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Pizza Cheeza Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Pizza Cheeza vs Mac & Cheese: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Pizza Cheeza Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Pizza Cheeza has very high impact (BSI 73.6) compared to Mac & Cheese's very high impact (BSI 56.4). Pizza Cheeza Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Pizza Cheeza contains 6.0g more carbs per serving, Mac & Cheese provides 2.0g more fiber. Mac & Cheese 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.
Pizza Cheeza Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Pizza Cheeza
Mac & Cheese
Community Blood Sugar Responses
Real people share how these foods actually affected their blood sugar levels. Click to add your own experience.
Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Pizza Cheeza Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Pizza Cheeza
Serving size 58.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 31.0g 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, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, TOMATOES*, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MILKFAT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, PALM OIL, PART-SKIM MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ONIONS*, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, GARLIC*, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, PAPRIKA, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, OREGANO, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BASIL*, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CHEESE CULTURE, CULTURED SKIM MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SPICE, YELLOW 5, BLUE CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], YELLOW 6, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, ENZYMES, GELATIN); MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR).
Mac & Cheese
Serving size 58.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 27.0g 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 (DURUM SEMOLINA FLOUR (WHEAT), NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE POWDER (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYME), INULIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS (CHEESE, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUM ARABIC), WHOLE DRY MILK, CREAM POWDER (NONFAT DRY MILK, TOCOPHEROLS, ASCORBYL PALMITATE), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ACETIC ACID, ONION POWDER, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GARLIC POWDER, DEXTROSE, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, LACTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL TOCOPHEROLS, ANNATTO POWDER, FD&C YELLOW #5, SILICON DIOXIDE.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Pizza Cheeza Macaroni ...
Vitamins
Minerals
Mac & Cheese
Vitamins
Minerals
Food Tags
These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.
Pizza Cheeza Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Pizza Cheeza Tags
Mac & Cheese Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
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 scores below to help you assess accuracy.
Report Data Issues for Pizza Cheeza Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Pizza Cheeza
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
Report Data Issues for Mac & Cheese
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
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: Pizza Cheeza Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Pizza Cheeza has a BSI of 73.6 while Mac & Cheese has a BSI of 56.4. Mac & Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Mac & Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 56.4. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Pizza Cheeza Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Pizza Cheeza contains 69.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Mac & Cheese contains 58.6g per 100g. Mac & Cheese has 10.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Pizza Cheeza Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Pizza Cheeza provides 3.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 6.9g in Mac & Cheese. Mac & Cheese provides 3.5g 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 pasta dinners category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.