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Original microwaveable shells & cheddar dinner, original
Nutri-Score E NOVA 4
View detailsOriginal microwaveable shells & cheddar dinner, original
Original microwaveable shells & cheddar dinner, original provides 324 kcal per 100 g, with 2.9 g of sugars and 11.8 g of protein. That is 36% less 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. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 package (68 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 324 kcal | 220 kcal | 262 +24% | |
| Total fat | 11.8 g | 8 g | 10% | 6.1 +92% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 2.2 +134% |
| Carbohydrates | 41.2 g | 28 g | 10% | 39.9 |
| Total sugars | 2.9 g | 2 g | 4.6 −36% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.5 −40% |
| Protein | 11.8 g | 8 g | 16% | 9.5 +23% |
| Salt | 2.2 g | 1.5 g | 1.5 +48% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2214 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.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 15% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 2.9 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other pasta dishes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Enriched macaroni product ([wheat flour, niacin, iron (ferrous sulfate), thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], glycerol monostearate), cheddar cheese sauce (cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, whey, canola oil, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, nonfat milk, salt, sodium alginate, lactic acid, sorbic acid [preservative], with oleoresin paprika and apocarotenal added for color]), maltodextrin, modified corn starch, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, mono and diglycerides, salt, contains 2% or less of each of the following: calcium silicate.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 package (68 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0036800379930
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original microwaveable shells & cheddar dinner, original?
Original microwaveable shells & cheddar dinner, original contains 324 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (1 package (68 g)).
How much sugar is in Original microwaveable shells & cheddar dinner, original?
Original microwaveable shells & cheddar dinner, original has 2.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original microwaveable shells & cheddar dinner, original 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 Original microwaveable shells & cheddar dinner, original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Original microwaveable shells & cheddar dinner, original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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