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Original Velveeta
pasteurized recipe cheese product
Original Velveeta by Velveeta provides 250 kcal per 100 g, with 7.1 g of sugars and 14.3 g of protein. That is 255% 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 Cheeses category and comes in a 8 oz pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 inch slice (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 70 kcal | 323 −23% | |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 4 g | 5% | 25.6 −44% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 1 g | 5% | 17.4 −79% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7 g | 3 g | 1% | 4.5 +135% |
| Total sugars | 7.1 g | 2 g | 2 +255% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 4 g | 8% | 21.4 −33% |
| Salt | 3.5 g | 1 g | 1.7 +103% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20877 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cheeses
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Ingredients
skim milk, canola oil, milk protein concentrate, sodium phosphate, modified food starch, whey, salt, calcium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, milkfat, sodium alginate, apocarotenal, annatto color, cheese culture, vitamin a palmitate, contains less than 2% of protein concentrate, maltodextrin, lactic acid, sorbic acid as a preservative, sodium citrate, enzymes
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 8 oz
- Serving size
- 1/2 inch slice (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021000616909
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original Velveeta?
Original Velveeta contains 250 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (1/2 inch slice (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Original Velveeta?
Original Velveeta has 7.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original Velveeta 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 Velveeta vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Original Velveeta contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated November 2, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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