Shells & Real Aged Cheddar vs Mac & cheese
Overall, Shells & Real Aged Cheddar has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Shells & Real Aged Cheddar | Mac & cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 380 kcal | 351 kcal |
| Fat | 5.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 5.6 g |
| Sugars | 7 g | 14.1 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | — | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 14.1 g |
| Additives | 1 | 5 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Milk, Lactic |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Mac & cheese has 75% less fat (1.4 g vs 5.6 g).
- Shells & Real Aged Cheddar has 50% less saturated fat (2.8 g vs 5.6 g).
- Shells & Real Aged Cheddar has 50% less sugar (7 g vs 14.1 g).
- Shells & Real Aged Cheddar has 21% less salt (2 g vs 2.5 g).
- Shells & Real Aged Cheddar has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Mac & cheese lists: Lactic.
Ingredients
Shells & Real Aged Cheddar
Organic Pasta (organic wheat flour), Dried Cheddar Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), Whey, Salt, Corn Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide (for anticaking), Lactic Acid, Annatto Extract (for color).
Mac & cheese
ENRICHED MACARONI (WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MILKFAT, SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, TAPIOCA FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, ANNATTO, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Shells & Real Aged Cheddar or Mac & cheese?
Overall, Shells & Real Aged Cheddar has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Mac & cheese has fewer calories: 351 kcal versus 380 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Shells & Real Aged Cheddar has less sugar: 7 g versus 14.1 g per 100 g.