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Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce
Creamy Cheese Sauce & Shell Pasta
Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce by Velveeta provides 330 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 11.6 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 Pastas category and comes in a 12 oz (340g) pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 4 oz (112g/about 1/3 box) (Makes about 1 cup) (112 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 kcal | 370 kcal | 324 | |
| Total fat | 10.7 g | 12 g | 15% | 3.2 +239% |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 3 g | 15% | 0.9 +201% |
| Carbohydrates | 43.8 g | 49 g | 18% | 59.9 −27% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 4 g | 2.8 +30% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 1 g | 4% | 4.1 −78% |
| Protein | 11.6 g | 13 g | 26% | 11.9 |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 2.2 g | 0.4 +348% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8860 Pastas products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other pastas
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, CANOLA OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR), ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), MILKFAT, NATURAL FLAVOR.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 12 oz (340g)
- Serving size
- 4 oz (112g/about 1/3 box) (Makes about 1 cup) (112 g)
- Sold in
- France, United States
- Barcode
- 0021000658930
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Recipe & label changes
-
September 21, 2026
- Nutri-Score: c → d
- Fat: 11.17 → 10.71
- Saturated fat: 2.65 → 2.68
- Sugars: 3.53 → 3.57
- Salt: 0.63 → 1.92
- Protein: 11.76 → 11.61
- Fiber: 1.47 → 0.89
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce?
Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce contains 330 kcal per 100 g and about 370 kcal per serving (4 oz (112g/about 1/3 box) (Makes about 1 cup) (112 g)).
How much sugar is in Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce?
Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce 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 Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Original Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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