Blood Sugar Impact of Mac & Cheese Snacks, Made With Real Cheese

Mac & Cheese Snacks, Made With Real Cheese
42

Mac & Cheese Snacks, Made With Real Cheese has a BSI score of 42.2, indicating significant blood sugar impact. Contains 27.0g carbs, 3.0g sugar, 5.0g fiber, 6.0g 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 81.0g serving

Mac & cheese snacks, made with real cheese contains 27.0g of carbs, 3.0g of sugar, 6.0g of protein, 13.0g of fat, and 5.0g of fiber per 81.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 27.0g
Sugars 3.0g
Fiber 5.0g
Protein 6.0g
Fat 13.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
42

Mac & cheese snacks, made with real cheese contains 33.3g of carbs, 3.7g of sugar, and 6.2g of fiber per 81.0 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 81.0 Gg

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13.0g 17%
Saturated Fat 4.0g 20%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 9.7mg 3%
Sodium 520.0mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 27.0g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g 18%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 19.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 6.0g 12%
Calcium 99.6mg 8%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Potassium 119.9mg 3%

* 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, ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, ENRICHED DURUM SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR (DURUM SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, WHEY, AND LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK FAT, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SALT, MALIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE), SPICES, YEAST, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, DEXTROSE, LEAVENING AGENTS (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), BUTTERMILK, GRANULAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ENZYME, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SEMI-SOFT CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CELLULOSE GUM, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, SOY LECITHIN, COCONUT OIL, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), UNSALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR), SKIM MILK, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, RICE FLOUR, GUM ACACIA, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, DEXTRIN, CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROLS, XANTHAN GUM, REDUCED IRON, AND EGG.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Minerals

Calcium 12% DV
Iron 8% DV
Potassium 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍋 Acidifier
CITRIC ACID LACTIC ACID
🍭 Added Sugar
DEXTROSE SUGAR SYRUP*
Ambiguous
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🐄 Animal Product
CHEESE CREAM MILK
🎨 Artificial Coloring
COLOR* YELLOW 5*
🔄 Emulsifier
GUM*
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
MALTODEXTRIN GUM* STARCH*
🌡️ Flavor Additive
NATURAL FLAVOR*
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
WHEY
🍚 High GI Carb
DEXTROSE SUGAR
🌿 Natural
CHEESE CREAM MILK SALT
🧪 Preservative
CITRIC ACID LACTIC ACID PRESERVATIVE*
🏭 Processed
MALTODEXTRIN
💪 Protein
CHEESE CREAM MILK WHEY
🧫 Protein Isolate
WHEY
🥖 Refined Carb
MALTODEXTRIN FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT
🔬 Synthetic
PRESERVATIVE*
⚗️ Synthetic Additive
COLOR* YELLOW 5*
* 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 Snacks, Made With Real Cheese based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Diet Compatibility

Ingredient Tags

🍋 Acidifier
🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
🍭 Added Sugar
Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
Filler
Filler
Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
⚗️ Functional Ingredient
🍚 High GI Carb
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🧪 Preservative
🧪 Preservative
🧪 Preservative
🏭 Processed
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🧫 Protein Isolate
🥖 Refined Carb
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning
🔬 Synthetic
⚗️ Synthetic Additive
⚗️ 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 Mac N' Cheetos
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 536762

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