Blood Sugar Impact of Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
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 63.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 43.0g |
| Sugars | 10.0g |
| Fiber | 3.0g |
| Protein | 9.0g |
| Fat | 2.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 63.0 GRMg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 30.0g 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:
PASTA (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR); CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MILKFAT, SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF TAPIOCA FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WITH PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, AND ANNATTO ADDED FOR COLOR, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE).
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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
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CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
CHEESE
MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
🌾
Complex Carb
|
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
🌱
Minimally Processed
|
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CHEESE
MILK
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
⚗️
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 & Cheese Dinner is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 77.3.
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 77.3. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 68.3g carbs, 15.9g sugars, 4.8g fiber, and 14.3g 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 Dinner into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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