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Shells & cheddar macaroni & cheese

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Nutri-Score D NOVA 4

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Shells & cheddar macaroni & cheese

in Pasta dishes Barcode 0085239028520
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Shells & cheddar macaroni & cheese provides 386 kcal per 100 g, with 7.1 g of sugars and 17.1 g of protein. That is 56% 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

Fat
5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.9 g · Moderate
Sugars
7.1 g · Moderate
Salt
1.9 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 1/2 onz (70 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 386 kcal 270 kcal 262 +47%
Total fat 5 g 3.5 g 4% 6.1 −18%
Saturated fat 2.9 g 2 g 10% 2.2 +30%
Carbohydrates 67.1 g 47 g 17% 39.9 +68%
Total sugars 7.1 g 5 g 4.6 +56%
Added sugarsUSDA 0 g 0 g 0% 0.6 −100%
Dietary fiber 2.9 g 2 g 7% 2.5 +16%
Protein 17.1 g 12 g 24% 9.5 +80%
Salt 1.9 g 1.3 g 1.5 +23%

*% 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
18% 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

Calories higher 10%
Sugars higher 22%
Salt higher 36%
Saturated fat higher 31%
Protein top 6%
Fiber top 30%

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

Ingredients

Organic pasta (organic wheat flour), cheese seasoning (organic nonfat dry milk, organic cheddar cheese [organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes], salt, sodium phosphate, lactic acid, organic annatto, natural flavor).

Not vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
2 1/2 onz (70 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0085239028520

Prices reported by shoppers

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shells & cheddar macaroni & cheese?

Shells & cheddar macaroni & cheese contains 386 kcal per 100 g and about 270 kcal per serving (2 1/2 onz (70 g)).

How much sugar is in Shells & cheddar macaroni & cheese?

Shells & cheddar macaroni & cheese has 7.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Shells & cheddar macaroni & 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 Shells & cheddar macaroni & cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Shells & cheddar macaroni & 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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