Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
The Kroger Co.Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix
SpartanComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Triple Chees... | Cheese Burge... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g | 22.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g | 3.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g | 0.5g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner vs Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix: Significant difference in blood sugar impact. Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has extremely high impact (BSI 75.3) compared to Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix's high impact (BSI 41.1). Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 18.0g more carbs per serving. Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix 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.
Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix
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Nutritional Labels
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Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Serving size 58.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 32.0g 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, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PALM OIL, NONFAT MILK, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CASEINATE, LACTIC ACID, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, ANNATTO EXTRACT [FOR COLOR], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, YELLOW 6, SILICON DIOXIDE), FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTI-CAKING AGENT].
Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix
Serving size 31.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 20.0g 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 (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, SALT, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUCROSE, MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), TOMATO*, ONION*, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, WHEY (FROM MILK), GARLIC*, CITRIC ACID, BUTTERMILK, NONFAT DRY MILK, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, YELLOW 5 LAKE, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 5, SPICE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, CARAMEL (COLOR), YELLOW 6, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH. *DRIED
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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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: Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has a BSI of 75.3 while Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix has a BSI of 41.1. Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 41.1. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 69.0g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix contains 71.0g per 100g. Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has 2.0g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Triple Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner provides 1.7g of fiber per 100g, compared to 3.2g in Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix. Cheese Burger Pasta & Sauce Mix provides 1.5g 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.