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Cheesy Italian Shells
Cheesy Italian Shells by Hamburger Helper provides 344 kcal per 100 g, with 8.6 g of sugars and 8.6 g of protein. That is 87% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pasta dishes category and comes in a 173 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 35g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 344 kcal | 120 kcal | 262 +31% | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 6.1 −77% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 74.3 g | 26 g | 9% | 40 +86% |
| Total sugars | 8.6 g | 3 g | 4.6 +87% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.5 +14% |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 3 g | 6% | 9.6 −10% |
| Salt | 4.8 g | 1.7 g | 1.5 +217% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2207 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other pasta dishes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Enriched Pasta (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Dairy Solids, Sugar, Salt, Cornstarch, Tomatoes, Wheat Flour, Onion, Garlic, Citric Acid, Cheeses (Cheddar, Blue, Parmesan), Whey, Buttermilk, Coconut Oil, Natural Flavors, Palm Oil Powder, Maltodextrin, Non-Fat Milk, Yeast Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soybean, Sunflower), Oregano, Marjoram, Thyme, Rosemary, Savory, Sage, Basil, Parsley, Monoglycerides, Annatto Extract, Malic Acid, Spices, Dextrose.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 173 g
- Serving size
- 35g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0652729710670
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheesy Italian Shells?
Cheesy Italian Shells contains 344 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (35g).
How much sugar is in Cheesy Italian Shells?
Cheesy Italian Shells has 8.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheesy Italian Shells healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cheesy Italian Shells vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheesy Italian Shells contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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