Blood Sugar Impact of Original Macaroni & Cheese, Original
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 58.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 5.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 58.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 34.0g 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 PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SEASONING MIX (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PALM OIL POWDER [PALM OIL, LACTOSE, SODIUM CASEINATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE], WHEY, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], MALTODEXTRIN, CHEDDAR CHEESE* [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], YEAST EXTRACT, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, SOYBEAN OIL TO REDUCE DUSTING, SILICON DIOXIDE TO REDUCE CAKING, NONFAT DRY MILK, BUTTER OIL*, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE), ANTIFOAM POWDER (MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, EMULSIFIERS [ACETIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES], POTASSIUM CHLORDIE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, SILICON DIOXIDE).
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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 |
|---|---|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
SYRUP*
|
|
❓
Ambiguous
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
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🐄
Animal Product
|
CHEESE
MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
MALTODEXTRIN
GUM*
STARCH*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CHEESE
MILK
SALT
|
|
🏭
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
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
Original Macaroni & Cheese, Original is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 75.9.
Original Macaroni & Cheese, Original has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 75.9. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Original Macaroni & Cheese, Original contains 69.0g carbs, 8.6g sugars, 1.7g fiber, and 8.6g 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 Original Macaroni & Cheese, Original into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Original Macaroni & Cheese, Original compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the pasta dinners category for alternatives.