Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 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 & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Macaroni & Cheese
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Shells & White Cheddar Macar... | Macaroni & Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 260 kcal | 348 kcal |
| Fat | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4 g | 1.5 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 2.9 g |
| Protein | 9 g | 10.1 g |
| Additives | 0 | 3 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese has 25% fewer calories (260 kcal vs 348 kcal).
- Macaroni & Cheese has no fat, while Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese has 3.5 g.
- Macaroni & Cheese has no saturated fat, while Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese has 2 g.
- Macaroni & Cheese has 64% less sugar (1.5 g vs 4 g).
- Macaroni & Cheese has 11% more protein (10.1 g vs 9 g).
Ingredients
Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Organic pasta (organic wheat flour), dried cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), whey, butter, nonfat milk, salt, sodium phosphate, silicon dioxide (for anticaking).
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 & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 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?
Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese has fewer calories: 260 kcal versus 348 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Macaroni & Cheese has less sugar: 1.5 g versus 4 g per 100 g.