Blood Sugar Impact of Mac & Cheese Elote Inspired Shell Pasta In A Creamy Signature Cheese Sauce With Roasted Corn, Cotija Chesse And Chipotle Smoked Seasoning

Q: Is Mac & Cheese Elote Inspired Shell Pasta In A Creamy Signature Cheese Sauce With Roasted Corn, Cotija Chesse And Chipotle Smoked Seasoning, Mac & Cheese suitable for diabetics?

This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.

Q: How can I use Mac & Cheese Elote Inspired Shell Pasta In A Creamy Signature Cheese Sauce With Roasted Corn, Cotija Chesse And Chipotle Smoked Seasoning, Mac & Cheese in meal planning?

Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Mac & Cheese Elote Inspired Shell Pasta In A Creamy Signature Cheese Sauce With Roasted Corn, Cotija Chesse And Chipotle Smoked Seasoning, Mac & Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.

Q: How does Mac & Cheese Elote Inspired Shell Pasta In A Creamy Signature Cheese Sauce With Roasted Corn, Cotija Chesse And Chipotle Smoked Seasoning, Mac & Cheese compare to other foods?

Use our comparison tool to see how Mac & Cheese Elote Inspired Shell Pasta In A Creamy Signature Cheese Sauce With Roasted Corn, Cotija Chesse And Chipotle Smoked Seasoning, Mac & Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the pasta dinners category for alternatives.

This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.

Pasta Dinners Delhaize America, Inc. Branded

BSI: 100 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor	Amount	Effect	Points
Serving Size	386.0g	Measurement baseline	—
Carbohydrates	72.0g	Raises blood sugar	144.0
Fiber	3.1g	Not digested	-6.2
Net Carbs	68.9g	Digestible carbs	137.8
Protein	28.0g	Moderates impact	-2.0
Fat	33.0g	Slows digestion	-1.8
Total Blood Sugar Impact			100

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases. If you notice any errors or inconsistencies, please help us improve by reporting the issue.

Medical Notice: BSI is our proprietary estimate based on nutritional data. It considers net carbohydrates, fiber content, protein, and fat to estimate the potential impact on blood sugar levels. Individual responses may vary based on metabolism, activity level, and other factors. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

Quantity

Unit

Grams

Key Nutrients

Per 386.0g serving

Nutrient	Amount per serving
Carbs	72.0g
Sugars	13.0g
Fiber	3.1g
Protein	28.0g
Fat	33.0g

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Nutritional Information

Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.

Serving size 386.0 Gg

Calories 691

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33.0g 42%

Saturated Fat 16.0g 80%

Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 84.9mg 28%

Sodium 818.3mg 36%

Total Carbohydrates 72.0g 26%

Dietary Fiber 3.1g 11%

Total Sugars 13.0g

* 55.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 28.0g 56%

Calcium 579.0mg 45%

Iron 2.4mg 13%

Potassium 559.7mg 12%

* 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:

MAC AND CHEESE MIX (WHITE MAC AND CHEESE SAUCE [WHOLE MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE PRODUCT {CULTURED MILK AND SKIM MILK, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, LACTIC ACID, ENZYMES}, BUTTERMILK {CULTURED REDUCED FAT MILK, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MONOGLYCERIDES, DIGLYCERIDES, CARRAGEENAN, CAROB BEAN GUM, VITAMIN A PALMITATE}, HEAVY CREAM, EXTRA SHARP YELLOW CHEDDAR CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO}, MILD WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CANOLA OIL, SEA SALT, ONION POWDER, SODIUM CITRATE, GARLIC POWDER, GROUND RED PEPPER, SPICES, NISIN], COOKED MEDIUM SHELLS PASTA [WATER, ENRICHED MEDIUM SHELLS PASTA (SEMOLINA (WHEAT), NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL]), ROASTED CORN, GRATED COTIJA CHEESE (COTIJA CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SEA SALT, ENZYMES], POTATO STARCH [TO PREVENT CAKING], TAPIOCA STARCH [TO PREVENT CAKING]), CHIPOTLE SMOKED SEASONING (DEXTROSE, PAPRIKA [COLOR], CHILI PEPPER, ONION POWDER, CHIPOTLE PEPPER POWDER, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, MUSTARD, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA [COLOR], DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, WITH NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE AND CALCIUM STEARATE ADDED AS ANTI-CAKING AGENTS).

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Vitamins & Minerals

Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.

Vitamins

Vitamin D 3% DV

Minerals

Calcium 15% DV

Iron 3% DV

Potassium 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.

Total Ingredients

Processing Level

Highly Processed

Ingredient Type	Found In This Product
🍋 Acidifier	CITRIC ACID LACTIC ACID
🍭 Added Sugar	DEXTROSE
🐄 Animal Product	CHEESE CREAM MILK
🎨 Artificial Coloring	COLOR*
🔄 Emulsifier	GUM*
🫧 Fat	OIL*
⬜ Filler	MALTODEXTRIN GUM* STARCH*
🍚 High GI Carb	DEXTROSE
🌿 Natural	CHEESE CREAM MILK SALT SEA SALT
🧪 Preservative	CITRIC ACID LACTIC ACID
🏭 Processed	MALTODEXTRIN
💪 Protein	CHEESE CREAM MILK
🥖 Refined Carb	MALTODEXTRIN
💦 Refined Fat	OIL*
🧂 Seasoning	SALT SEA 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 Mac & Cheese Elote Inspired Shell Pasta In A Creamy Signature Cheese Sauce With Roasted Corn, Cotija Chesse And Chipotle Smoked Seasoning, Mac & Cheese based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

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Diet Compatibility

Blood Sugar Impact Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Ingredient Tags

🍋 Acidifier

🍭 Added Sugar

🐄 Animal Product

🎨 Artificial Coloring

🔄 Emulsifier

🫧 Fat

⬜ Filler

🍚 High GI Carb

🌿 Natural

🧪 Preservative

🏭 Processed

💪 Protein

🥖 Refined Carb

💦 Refined Fat

🧂 Seasoning

⚗️ Synthetic Additive

Data Details

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

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Brand Delhaize America, Inc.

Data Source Branded

Data Quality Score 100/100

Quality Tier High

USDA Food Record ID 2481412

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