Cheesy Potatoes
Cheesy Potatoes by Velveeta provides 309 kcal per 100 g, with 5.5 g of sugars and 10.9 g of protein. That is 78% 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 Meals category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.2 box (makes about 0.5 cup) (55 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309 kcal | 170 kcal | 178 +74% | |
| Total fat | 12.7 g | 7 g | 9% | 7.9 +61% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.8 +31% |
| Carbohydrates | 41.8 g | 23 g | 8% | 17.8 +135% |
| Total sugars | 5.5 g | 3 g | 3.1 +78% | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 2 g | 7% | 2 +79% |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 6 g | 12% | 8.7 +25% |
| Salt | 3 g | 1.7 g | 1.2 +157% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5047 Meals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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Ingredients
Cheese Sauce (Whey, Milk, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Whey Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Enzyme Modified Cheese [Milk, Water, Sodium Phosphate, Milkfat, Salt, Cheese Culture, Enzymes], Lactic Acid, Milkfat, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative, Oleoresin Paprika [Color], Annatto Extract [Color], Enzymes, Natural Flavor, Cheese Culture): Potatoes And Vegetables* (Potatoes, Onions, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers); Spice Blend (Salt, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Spice, Dextrose, Natural Flavor (Contains Celery Seed And Natural Smoke Flavor), Onion*, Maltodextrin, Torula Yeast*, Tomato*, Gum Arabic, Garlic*, Sunflower Oil, Modified Food Starch, Corn Syrup Solids, Sugar, Silicon Dioxide As An Anticaking Agent, Citric Acid, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Artificial Flavor).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 0.2 box (makes about 0.5 cup) (55 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021000042371
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheesy Potatoes?
Cheesy Potatoes contains 309 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (0.2 box (makes about 0.5 cup) (55 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheesy Potatoes?
Cheesy Potatoes has 5.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheesy Potatoes 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 Potatoes vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheesy Potatoes contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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