Premium shells & cheese
Premium shells & cheese provides 338 kcal per 100 g, with 5.9 g of sugars and 10.3 g of protein. That is 28% 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.
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 | 338 kcal | 230 kcal | 262 +29% | |
| Total fat | 11.8 g | 8 g | 10% | 6.1 +92% |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.2 +33% |
| Carbohydrates | 47.1 g | 32 g | 12% | 39.9 +18% |
| Total sugars | 5.9 g | 4 g | 4.6 +28% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.5 −100% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 7 g | 14% | 9.5 +8% |
| Salt | 2.4 g | 1.6 g | 1.5 +55% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2213 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 12% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
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, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese sauce (water, cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], soy and/or canola oil, whey, nonfat dry milk, maltodextrin, sodium phosphate, salt, natural flavors, color added [beta-carotene, paprika extract], lactic acid, sodium alginate, mono - and diglycerides, xanthan gum), modified tapioca starch, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, salt, acetic acid esters of mono and diglycerides, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, guar gum.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 10
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
- 0078742163512
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Premium shells & cheese?
Premium shells & cheese contains 338 kcal per 100 g and about 230 kcal per serving (1 package (68 g)).
How much sugar is in Premium shells & cheese?
Premium shells & cheese has 5.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Premium shells & cheese 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 Premium shells & cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Premium shells & cheese 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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