Frozen Dinners & Entrees

Blood Sugar Impact of Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole
87

Tuna Noodle Casserole has a BSI score of 86.8, indicating very substantial blood sugar impact. Contains 46.0g carbs, 4.0g sugar, 2.0g fiber, 14.0g protein per serving. Likely to cause rapid, significant blood sugar elevation. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 255.0g serving

Tuna noodle casserole contains 46.0g of carbs, 4.0g of sugar, 14.0g of protein, 3.5g 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 46.0g
Sugars 4.0g
Fiber 2.0g
Protein 14.0g
Fat 3.5g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
87

Tuna noodle casserole contains 18.0g of carbs, 1.6g 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 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 20.4mg 7%
Sodium 571.2mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 46.0g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 40.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 14.0g 28%
Calcium 150.5mg 12%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* 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:

SAUCE (WATER, NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], CHEESE BLEND [CHEDDAR, GRANULAR, SEMISOFT AND BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, VINEGAR, SALT], UNSALTED BUTTER [CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS], MALTODEXTRIN, CHEESE FLAVOR [PARMESAN AND CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR (MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING AUTOLYZED YEAST), MALTODEXTRIN], REDUCED SODIUM SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL, VINEGAR, LACTIC ACID], SALT, CHEESE PASTE [PARMESAN AND CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SALT], SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, VEGETABLE BROTH, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, DEHYDRATED ROASTED GARLIC, GRANULATED ONION, PARSLEY, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, FISH POWDER [ANCHOVIES, BONITO], NATURAL FLAVORS, COD LIVER OIL), COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, ENRICHED SEMOLINA [DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CARRAGEENAN), PEAS, LIGHT TUNA, BREAD CRUMBS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], DEXTROSE, SALT, DRIED YEAST, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT [COLOR], ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]).

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Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C 1% DV
Vitamin A 9% DV

Minerals

Calcium 6% DV
Iron 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredient Type Found In This Product
🍋 Acidifier
VINEGAR
🍭 Added Sugar
DEXTROSE
Ambiguous
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🐄 Animal Product
CHEESE MILK
🎨 Artificial Coloring
COLOR*
🔄 Emulsifier
GUM*
🫧 Fat
OIL*
Filler
MALTODEXTRIN GUM* STARCH*
🌡️ Flavor Additive
NATURAL FLAVOR*
🍚 High GI Carb
DEXTROSE
🌿 Natural
CHEESE MILK SALT
🧪 Preservative
VINEGAR
🏭 Processed
MALTODEXTRIN
💪 Protein
CHEESE MILK
🥖 Refined Carb
MALTODEXTRIN FLOUR*
💦 Refined Fat
OIL*
🧂 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 Tuna Noodle Casserole based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

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.

Diet Compatibility

Ingredient Tags

🍋 Acidifier
🍭 Added Sugar
Ambiguous
🐄 Animal Product
🐄 Animal Product
🎨 Artificial Coloring
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
Filler
Filler
Filler
🌡️ Flavor Additive
🍚 High GI Carb
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🌿 Natural
🧪 Preservative
🏭 Processed
💪 Protein
💪 Protein
🥖 Refined Carb
🥖 Refined Carb
💦 Refined Fat
🧂 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 H.J. Heinz Company
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1648669

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