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Blood Sugar Impact of Microwaveable Chorizo Mac'n Cheese

Microwaveable Chorizo Mac'n Cheese
60

Microwaveable Chorizo Mac'n Cheese has a BSI score of 59.8, indicating substantial blood sugar impact. Contains 33.0g carbs, 3.0g sugar, 2.0g fiber, 24.0g protein per serving. Expected to cause significant blood sugar spike. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 255.0g serving

Microwaveable chorizo mac'n cheese contains 33.0g of carbs, 3.0g of sugar, 24.0g of protein, 27.0g of fat, and 2.0g of fiber per 255.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 33.0g
Sugars 3.0g
Fiber 2.0g
Protein 24.0g
Fat 27.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
60

Microwaveable chorizo mac'n cheese contains 12.9g of carbs, 1.2g of sugar, and 0.8g of fiber per 255.0 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 255.0 Gg

Calories 490

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27.0g 35%
Saturated Fat 13.0g 65%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 74.0mg 25%
Sodium 839.0mg 36%
Total Carbohydrates 33.0g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 3.0g

* 28.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 24.0g 48%
Calcium 448.8mg 35%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* 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:

COOKED ENRICHED PASTA - COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA [WHEAT], EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER - COOKED CHORIZO SAUSAGE - COOKED CHORIZO SAUSAGE (PORK, PAPRIKA, SPICES, SALT, WATER, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, TURMERIC, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE - CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO [COLOR]), CHEDDAR CHEESE - CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [VEGETABLE COLOR]), TOMATOES - TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID), ONION - CONTAINS 2% OR LESS - MILK (VITAMIN D3 ADDED), NONFAT DRY MILK, GREEN CHILI PEPPERS (GREEN CHILI PEPPERS, SALT, CITRIC ACID), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), RICE STARCH, SODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, JALAPENO PEPPERS, GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER), SPICE.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C 4% DV
Vitamin A 65% DV

Minerals

Calcium 18% DV
Iron 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍋 Acidifier
CITRIC ACID
🍭 Added Sugar
SUGAR
Ambiguous
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🐄 Animal Product
CHEESE EGG MILK
🎨 Artificial Coloring
COLOR*
Filler
STARCH*
🌡️ Flavor Additive
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🍚 High GI Carb
SUGAR
🌿 Natural
CHEESE EGG MILK SALT
🧪 Preservative
CITRIC ACID
💪 Protein
CHEESE EGG MILK
🧂 Seasoning
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 Microwaveable Chorizo Mac'n Cheese based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Blood Sugar Impact Tags

Ingredient Tags

🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🧪 Preservative
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🧂 Seasoning
⚗️ 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 Ruiz Food Products Inc
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1961116

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