Macaroni, vegetable, enriched, cooked & Diabetes
Moderate glycemic impact — consider portion size. Glycemic load of 14.9 per 100g.
✅ Nutrition data verified · GL 14.9/100g · GI 66.6 · TIER 3 ⚠️ GI: Subcategory Estimate
GI estimated from food subcategory average — not directly tested on this food. [1] [3]
Glycemic Impact
The Numbers at a Glance
Glycemic Load by Serving Size
| Portion | Weight | Carbs | Glycemic Load | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ Serving | 67g | 17.8g | 10.0 | Friendly |
| Standard Serving | 134g | 35.7g | 20.0 | High |
| Restaurant Portion | 268g | 71.3g | 39.9 | High |
GL ≤10 = Low (Friendly) · 11–19 = Moderate · ≥20 = High (Limit).
The page-level verdict is based on GL per 100g; this table shows how portion size changes the actual GL you get.
Alternatives to Consider
🍚 Corn bran, crude
GL 4.4/100g — Low GL
Fiber 79.0g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Corn bran, crude & diabetes →🍚 Oat bran, cooked
GL 5.9/100g — Low GL
Fiber 2.6g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Oat bran, cooked & diabetes →🍚 Hominy, canned, white
GL 7.8/100g — Low GL
Fiber 2.5g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Hominy, canned, white & diabetes →🍚 Hominy, canned, yellow
GL 7.8/100g — Low GL
Fiber 2.5g/100g. Rated diabetes-friendly — lower glycemic impact than your current selection.
Hominy, canned, yellow & diabetes →Practical Guidance
💡 Cool & Reheat
Cooked-and-cooled starches form resistant starch, which resists digestion and reduces the glycemic response. Refrigerate and reheat before eating — the effect persists.
💡 Choose Lower-GI Varieties
Parboiled (converted) grains and certain varieties have lower GI due to differences in starch structure. Check individual food pages for specific GI values.
💡 Check Your Own Response
Individual blood sugar responses vary. Use a glucose meter to understand how this food affects you personally.
💡 Glycemic Load Over Glycemic Index
GL accounts for both the speed AND amount of carbohydrate, making it more practical for real-world eating than GI alone.
Quick Answers
Is Macaroni vegetable enriched good for diabetes?
You can eat Macaroni vegetable enriched with diabetes — just be mindful. Its GL of 14.9 puts it in the moderate range. Think of it as a 'sometimes' food rather than an 'every meal' food.
What is the glycemic load of Macaroni vegetable enriched?
GL = 14.9 per 100g for Macaroni vegetable enriched. For context: low GL is ≤10, moderate is 11–19, and high is ≥20. Macaroni vegetable enriched falls into the Moderate category.
How quickly does Macaroni vegetable enriched raise blood sugar?
The primary way Macaroni vegetable enriched affects blood sugar is through its carbohydrate content (26.6g/100g). With a GI of 66.6 (medium) and limited fiber, this produces an overall GL of 14.9 (Moderate).
Is the GI value accurate?
The GI of 66.6 for Macaroni vegetable enriched is estimated (Tier 3), not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. It is based on the weighted average GI of foods in the Cereal Grains and Pasta category from the International GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021). Actual GI may vary by variety, ripeness, cooking method, and individual response. We display estimated values with full transparency so you can make informed decisions.
Data Sources
Data Tier: TIER 3 — estimated from category average
Glycemic Index (GI): 66.6 — subcategory_avg:Cereal Grains and Pasta. Source: International GI Tables (Atkinson, Brand-Miller et al., Diabetes Care, 2021). University of Sydney GI Research Service.
GL (per serving, 134.0g) = 14.9 × 134.0 ÷ 100 = 20.0
Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 168904. Data are in the public domain (CC0 1.0).
GL Classification: ≤10 = Low (Low GL), 11–19 = Moderate (Eat in Moderation), ≥20 = High (Limit). Based on University of Sydney Glycemic Index Foundation classification.
⚠️ GI value is estimated, not directly ISO-tested on this specific food. Actual GI may vary by variety, cooking method, and individual glycemic response.
Cite this page: GlycemicWise. “Macaroni, vegetable, enriched, cooked — Glycemic Load & Diabetes Reference.” GlycemicWise, July 2026. https://glycemicwise.com/foods/macaroni-vegetable-enriched-cooked/
Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.