Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso

by Velveeta in Pasta dishes Barcode 0021000065547
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso by Velveeta provides 262 kcal per 100 g, with 6 g of sugars and 9.5 g of protein. That is 30% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pasta dishes category. Contains: gluten, milk, mustard.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
10.7 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3 g · Moderate
Sugars
6 g · Moderate
Salt
1.9 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3 onz (84 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 262 kcal 220 kcal 262
Total fat 10.7 g 9 g 12% 6.1 +74%
Saturated fat 3 g 2.5 g 13% 2.2 +35%
Carbohydrates 32.1 g 27 g 10% 40 −20%
Total sugars 6 g 5 g 4.6 +30%
Dietary fiber 1.2 g 1 g 4% 2.5 −52%
Protein 9.5 g 8 g 16% 9.6
Salt 1.9 g 1.6 g 1.5 +25%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2207 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pasta dishes

Calories lower 48%
Sugars higher 28%
Salt higher 36%
Saturated fat higher 29%
Protein top 48%
Fiber top 84%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cheese Sauce (Whey, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Canola Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative, Milkfat, Oleoresin Paprika [Color], Cheese Culture, Annatto Extract [Color], Natural Flavor, Enzymes); Enriched Pasta Product (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [Iron], Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid); Salsa (Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Water, Green Chili Peppers, Salt, Sugar, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor [Contains Mustard], Spice).

Not vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilkMustard

Additives 4

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
3 onz (84 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0021000065547

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso?

Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso contains 262 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (3 onz (84 g)).

How much sugar is in Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso?

Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso has 6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Creamy Cheese Sauce With Rotini Pasta & Salsa, Salsa Con Queso contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Mustard. 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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