Macaroni and cheese: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: macaroni and cheese.
21.9g net carbs per 100 g
1.5carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
65*glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 21.9 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 5.0 g |
| Energy | 164 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 169770 “Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, prepared”. Net carbs = total carbs 23.1 g − fiber 1.2 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ cup95 g | 1 cup189 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 20.8 | 41.4 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 2.1 | 4.1 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.7 | 3.4 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Glycemic load | 14 | 27 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 65. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
* This value includes measurements from the second table of the paper: studies with method deviations, such as few participants, participants with diabetes, or wide variation. Use it as a rough guide.
Foods in the tables:
- Macaroni and Cheese, boxed (Kraft General Foods Inc., Don Mills, Ontario, Canada)
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