Blood Sugar Impact of Macaroni & Cheese
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The protein content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 71.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 53.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 71.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 43.0g 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 (UNBLEACHED DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACINAMIDE, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID, RIBOFLAVIN), CHEDDAR CHEESE SEASONING (MODIFIED WHEY, SALT, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, EXPELLER PRESSED SOYBEAN OIL, CORN MALTODEXTRIN*, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES], ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, CITRIC ACID, SILICON DIOXIDE [TO PREVENT CAKING], TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BUTTER OIL, SODIUM CASEINATE, PAPRIKA [COLOR], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CREAM, ORGANIC TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, NONFAT DRY MILK, NATURAL FLAVORS).
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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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
|
|
❓
Ambiguous
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
MALTODEXTRIN
STARCH*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
|
|
🏭
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Macaroni & Cheese is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 99.5.
Macaroni & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 99.5. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Macaroni & Cheese contains 74.7g carbs, 11.3g sugars, 2.8g fiber, and 11.3g protein per 100g.
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.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Macaroni & 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 & Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the pasta dinners category for alternatives.