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 225.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 34.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 0.9g |
| Protein | 10.0g |
| Fat | 12.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 225.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 30.1g 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:
COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, ELBOW MACARONI [SEMOLINA (WHEAT), NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), WATER, DAIRY BLEND (MILK, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, MONOGLYCERIDES), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD (AMERICAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MILKFAT, SALT, SODIUM-ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, APOCARATENAL [COLOR]), CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO [COLOR]), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR).
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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
|
LACTIC ACID
|
|
❓
Ambiguous
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🐄
Animal Product
|
CHEESE
MILK
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
🫧
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
STARCH*
|
|
🌡️
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
⚗️
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
🌿
Natural
|
CHEESE
MILK
SALT
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
LACTIC ACID
SORBATE*
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
🔬
Synthetic
|
SORBATE*
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.
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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
Original Macaroni & Cheese, Original is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 65.1.
Original Macaroni & Cheese, Original has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 65.1. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Original Macaroni & Cheese, Original contains 15.1g carbs, 1.3g sugars, 0.4g fiber, and 4.4g 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.
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