Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | White Chedda... | Deluxe Macar... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 28.0g | 51.0g |
| Sugars | 7.0g | 6.0g |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g | 11.0g |
| Fat | 24.0g | 9.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
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Nutritional Labels
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White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Serving size 220.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 19.9g 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:
WATER, BLANCHED ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SKIM MILK, SOYBEAN OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), COLBY CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), 2% OR LESS OF WHEY, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CREAM, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTOSE, SEASONING (NATURAL FLAVORING, BUTTERMILK POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY POWDER, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, MALIC ACID, MANNITOL), CARRAGEENAN, YEAST EXTRACT, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, DATEM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID.
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
Serving size 99.2 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 45.0g 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 (ENRICHED WHEAT AND OR DURUM FLOUR [NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]); CHEESE SAUCE (SKIM MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CANOLA OIL, WHEY, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: COLOR ADDED [BETA CAROTENE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT], SODIUM ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 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: White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese has a BSI of 52.2 while Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese, Deluxe has a BSI of 98.4. White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 52.2. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese contains 12.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese, Deluxe contains 51.4g per 100g. White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese has 38.7g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese provides 0.5g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese, Deluxe. 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.