Shells & Cheddar

by Laura Lynn in Meals Barcode 0086854059869
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Shells & Cheddar by Laura Lynn provides 309 kcal per 100 g, with 4.4 g of sugars and 11.8 g of protein. That is 44% 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 Meals category. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
10.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
4.4 g · Moderate
Sugars
4.4 g · Low
Salt
2.2 g · High

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 309 kcal 210 kcal 178 +74%
Total fat 10.3 g 7 g 9% 7.9 +31%
Saturated fat 4.4 g 3 g 15% 2.8 +59%
Carbohydrates 45.6 g 31 g 11% 17.8 +156%
Total sugars 4.4 g 3 g 3.1 +44%
Dietary fiber 1.5 g 1 g 4% 2 −26%
Protein 11.8 g 8 g 16% 8.7 +34%
Salt 2.2 g 1.5 g 1.2 +89%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5047 Meals products on Foodmetria.

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

Compared with other meals

Calories higher 11%
Sugars higher 18%
Salt higher 7%
Saturated fat higher 19%
Protein top 22%
Fiber top 47%

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

Ingredients

Enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, glycerol monostearate, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), 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, preservative [sorbic acid], color [oleoresin paprika, apocarotenal]), maltodextrin, modified corn starch, acetic acid esters of monoand diglycerides, salt, calcium silicate.

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 7

E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk

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
0086854059869

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shells & Cheddar?

Shells & Cheddar contains 309 kcal per 100 g and about 210 kcal per serving (1 package (68 g)).

How much sugar is in Shells & Cheddar?

Shells & Cheddar has 4.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Shells & Cheddar 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 Shells & Cheddar vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Shells & Cheddar 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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