Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium
Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 6/5# 30#
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Reduced Fat ... | Whole Grain ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g | 31.5g |
| Sugars | 2.0g | 7.4g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 15.4g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 11.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium
Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 6/5# 30#
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Nutritional Labels
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Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium
Serving size 57.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g 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:
WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES, WATER), NON-FAT DRY MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, POTASSIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, TETRA-POTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, CHEDDAR FLAVOR (CHEDDAR, GRANULAR, SEMI-SOFT AND BLUE CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, VINEGAR, SALT), NATURAL BLUE CHEESE FLAVOR (BLUE CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, SALT, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE), LOW SODIUM SEA SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, ANNATTO (PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 80, ANNATTO EXTRACT AND POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE).
Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 6/5# 30#
Serving size 170.1 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.1g 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:
WATER, COOKED MACARONI (MACARONI [WHOLE DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED SEMOLINA (SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EGG WHITE, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE], WATER), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, CREAM, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SEASONING [POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FLAVOR (CONTAINS MALTODEXTRIN)], SODIUM PHOSPHATES AND POTASSIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, ANNATTO EXTRACT), NONFAT DRY MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BUTTER FLAVORING (WHEY SOLIDS, ENZYME-MODIFIED BUTTER [BUTTER, BUTTERMILK POWDER, ENZYMES], MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED BUTTER [BUTTER, BUTTERMILK POWDER], GUAR GUM, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC [FOR COLOR]), CHEESE FLAVOR (WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, BUTTER), SODIUM PHOSPHATES AND POTASSIUM PHOSPHATES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium 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: Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium has a BSI of 5.7 while Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 6/5# 30# has a BSI of 57.2. Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 5.7. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium contains 5.3g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 6/5# 30# contains 18.5g per 100g. Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium has 13.2g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Reduced Fat Cheese Sauce, Reduced Sodium provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.2g in Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 6/5# 30#. Whole Grain Mac & Cheese 6/5# 30# provides 1.2g 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 cheese/cheese substitutes category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.