Blood Sugar Impact of Shells & Cheese
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 68.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 32.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 7.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 68.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 27.0g 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, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SOY AND/OR CANOLA OIL, WHEY, NON-FAT DRY MILK, MALTODEXTRIN SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLOR ADDED [BETA-CAROTENE SOLUTION, PAPRIKA EXTRACT SOLUTION], LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM), POWDER (MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ACETIC ESTERS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM CARBONATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GUAR GUM, SILICON DIOXIDE).
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Vitamins & Minerals
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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
|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
SYRUP*
|
|
❓
Ambiguous
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
🐄
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
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
LACTIC ACID
|
|
🏭
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
💪
Protein
|
CHEESE
MILK
WHEY
|
|
🧫
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
🥖
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
FLOUR*
|
|
💦
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
🧂
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
These tags help categorize Shells & Cheese based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
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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
Shells & Cheese is a food product in the pasta dinners category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 59.6.
Shells & Cheese has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 59.6. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Shells & Cheese contains 47.1g carbs, 5.9g sugars, 1.5g fiber, and 10.3g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate-high blood sugar impact and should be consumed in moderation. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Shells & Cheese into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Shells & Cheese compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the pasta dinners category for alternatives.