Blood Sugar Impact of Macaroni And Cheese
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.
Key Nutrients
Per 227.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 227.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* 25.0g 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:
WATER, COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, ENRICHED PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITE, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO AND VITAMIN A [COLOR]), NONFAT DRY MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY, MARGARINE (LIQUID AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [A PRESERVATIVE], CITRIC ACID, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), MODIFIED RICE STARCH, CHEESE FLAVOR (CREAM, CHEDDAR AND BLEU CHEESE [MILK, STARTER CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, WATER, NONFAT DRY MILK, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE], CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, STARTER CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, WATER, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE], CHEESE [MILK, SALT, STARTER CULTURES, ENZYMES, WATER, WHEY POWDER, NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE], MALTODEXTRIN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SOYBEAN OIL, ANNATTO EXTRACT (REFINED SOY BEAN OIL, ANNATTO EXTRACT, MONO & DI-GLYCERIDES), SPICE, CITRIC ACID.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍋
Acidifier
|
CITRIC ACID
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
MALTODEXTRIN
GUM*
STARCH*
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
🏭
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
EGG
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
🔬
Synthetic
|
BENZOATE*
PRESERVATIVE*
SORBATE*
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Macaroni And Cheese is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 59.0.
Macaroni And Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 59.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Macaroni And Cheese contains 14.1g carbs, 2.2g sugars, 0.9g fiber, and 5.7g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate-high blood sugar impact and should be consumed in moderation. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Macaroni And Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Macaroni And Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen dinners & entrees category for alternatives.