Pasta Dinners

Blood Sugar Impact of Hamburger Helper, Ultimate Cheeseburger Macaroni Pasta & Sauce Mix

Hamburger Helper, Ultimate Cheeseburger Macaroni Pasta & Sauce Mix
44

Hamburger Helper, Ultimate Cheeseburger Macaroni Pasta & Sauce Mix has a BSI score of 44.3, indicating significant blood sugar impact. Contains 24.0g carbs, 5.0g sugar, 1.0g fiber, 5.0g protein per serving. Likely to cause noticeable blood sugar increase. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 48.0g serving

Hamburger helper, ultimate cheeseburger macaroni pasta & sauce mix contains 24.0g of carbs, 5.0g of sugar, 5.0g of protein, 5.0g of fat, and 1.0g of fiber per 48.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 24.0g
Sugars 5.0g
Fiber 1.0g
Protein 5.0g
Fat 5.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
44

Hamburger helper, ultimate cheeseburger macaroni pasta & sauce mix contains 50.0g of carbs, 10.4g of sugar, and 2.1g of fiber per 48.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 48.0 Gg

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 4.8mg 2%
Sodium 540.0mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 24.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 5.0g

* 18.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 5.0g 10%
Calcium 60.0mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* 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, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, SOYBEAN OIL, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED WHEY, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, RICOTTA CHEESE* (WHEY, MILKFAT, LACTIC ACID, SALT), BUTTERMILK, DEXTROSE, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), COLOR ADDED, ONION*, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM ALGINATE, TOMATO*, LACTIC ACID, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, GARLIC*, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), GLUCOSE SYRUP*, SUGAR, PECTIN, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, SODIUM CASEINATE, ENZYMES, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM. FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY SORBIC ACID, SODIUM ASCORBATE, TOCOPHEROL.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Minerals

Calcium 13% DV
Iron 8% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍋 Acidifier
LACTIC ACID
🍭 Added Sugar
DEXTROSE GLUCOSE SUGAR SYRUP*
Ambiguous
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🐄 Animal Product
CHEESE MILK
🎨 Artificial Coloring
COLOR*
🔄 Emulsifier
GUM*
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
GUM* STARCH*
🌡️ Flavor Additive
NATURAL FLAVOR*
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
WHEY
🍚 High GI Carb
DEXTROSE GLUCOSE SUGAR
🌿 Natural
CHEESE MILK SALT
🧪 Preservative
LACTIC ACID
💪 Protein
CHEESE MILK WHEY
🧫 Protein Isolate
WHEY
🥖 Refined Carb
FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT
⚗️ Synthetic Additive
COLOR*
* Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate ingredients that were detected as containing this ingredient rather than being an exact match.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize Hamburger Helper, Ultimate Cheeseburger Macaroni Pasta & Sauce Mix based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Blood Sugar Impact Tags

Ingredient Tags

🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
Filler
Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🍚 High GI Carb
🍚 High GI Carb
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🧪 Preservative
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🧫 Protein Isolate
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

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 score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand General Mills, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1636310

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