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Blood Sugar Impact of Three Cheese Ziti With Meatballs

Three Cheese Ziti With Meatballs
70

Three Cheese Ziti With Meatballs has a BSI score of 70.5, indicating substantial blood sugar impact. Contains 39.0g carbs, 4.0g sugar, 3.1g fiber, 15.0g 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

Three cheese ziti with meatballs contains 39.0g of carbs, 4.0g of sugar, 15.0g of protein, 13.0g of fat, and 3.1g of fiber per 255.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 39.0g
Sugars 4.0g
Fiber 3.1g
Protein 15.0g
Fat 13.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
70

Three cheese ziti with meatballs contains 15.3g of carbs, 1.6g of sugar, and 1.2g 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 339

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13.0g 17%
Saturated Fat 5.0g 25%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 30.6mg 10%
Sodium 701.3mg 30%
Total Carbohydrates 39.0g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 11%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 31.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 15.0g 30%
Calcium 198.9mg 15%
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 MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, ENRICHED SEMOLINA [DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CARRAGEENAN), SAUCE (TOMATO PUREE [WATER, TOMATO PASTE], DICED TOMATOES [TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE], ONIONS, CORN OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GRANULATED GARLIC, SPICES), COOKED ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALLS (BEEF, CHICKEN, WATER, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, YEAST], EGGS, SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, FLAVORINGS, ROMANO CHEESE [SHEEP'S AND/OR COW'S MILK, RENNET, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES]), CHEESE BLEND (PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SKIM MILK), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES).

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C 3% DV

Minerals

Calcium 8% DV
Iron 6% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Compare this against

Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍋 Acidifier
CITRIC ACID
🐄 Animal Product
CHEESE MILK
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
STARCH*
🌿 Natural
CHEESE MILK SALT
🧪 Preservative
CITRIC ACID
💪 Protein
CHEESE MILK
🥖 Refined Carb
FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 Seasoning
SALT
* 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 Three Cheese Ziti With Meatballs based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Ingredient Tags

🍋 Acidifier
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
Filler
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🧪 Preservative
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 Seasoning

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 H.J. Heinz Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1648656

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