Shells & Real Aged Cheddar vs Macaroni & Cheese
Overall, Macaroni & Cheese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
Shells & Real Aged Cheddar
Macaroni & Cheese
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Shells & Real Aged Cheddar | Macaroni & Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 380 kcal | 348 kcal |
| Fat | 5.6 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 7 g | 1.5 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | — | 2.9 g |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 10.1 g |
| Additives | 1 | 3 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Macaroni & Cheese has no fat, while Shells & Real Aged Cheddar has 5.6 g.
- Macaroni & Cheese has no saturated fat, while Shells & Real Aged Cheddar has 2.8 g.
- Macaroni & Cheese has 79% less sugar (1.5 g vs 7 g).
- Macaroni & Cheese has 19% less salt (1.6 g vs 2 g).
- Shells & Real Aged Cheddar has 28% more protein (14.1 g vs 10.1 g).
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).
Macaroni & Cheese
ENRICHED ELBOW MACARONI WHEAT FLOUR NACIN FERROUS SULFATE (RON THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RBOFLAVN FOLIC ACID: CHEDDAR CHEESE SEASONING ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NACIN REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, SALT CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SOYBEAN OIL TO REDUCE DUSTING, SODIUM PHOSPHATE NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ENZYMES) COLORS ADDED (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE), SODIUM CASEINATE, BUTTER OIL) MAY CONTAIN SILICON DIOXIDE TO REDUCE CAKING "DEHYDRATED. CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT Made on shared equipment that also processes egg.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Shells & Real Aged Cheddar or Macaroni & Cheese?
Overall, Macaroni & Cheese 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?
Macaroni & Cheese has fewer calories: 348 kcal versus 380 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Macaroni & Cheese has less sugar: 1.5 g versus 7 g per 100 g.