Shells & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese

by Simply Balanced in Pasta dishes Barcode 0085239417218
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Shells & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese by Simply Balanced provides 352 kcal per 100 g, with 7 g of sugars and 14.1 g of protein. That is 54% 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
3.5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.4 g · Low
Sugars
7 g · Moderate
Salt
1.7 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 1/2 onz (71 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 352 kcal 250 kcal 262 +34%
Total fat 3.5 g 2.5 g 3% 6.1 −43%
Saturated fat 1.4 g 1 g 5% 2.2 −36%
Carbohydrates 70.4 g 50 g 18% 40 +76%
Total sugars 7 g 5 g 4.6 +54%
Dietary fiber 1.4 g 1 g 4% 2.5 −44%
Protein 14.1 g 10 g 20% 9.6 +47%
Salt 1.7 g 1.2 g 1.5 +12%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2207 Pasta dishes 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 pasta dishes

Calories higher 33%
Sugars higher 23%
Salt higher 40%
Saturated fat lower 43%
Protein top 12%
Fiber top 78%

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

Ingredients

Organic pasta (organic wheat semolina), whey, cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), wheat flour, nonfat dry milk, salt, corn starch, milk protein concentrate, cultured whole milk, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, annatto extract (color), lactic acid.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 1

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

Product details

Serving size
2 1/2 onz (71 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0085239417218

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shells & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese?

Shells & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese contains 352 kcal per 100 g and about 250 kcal per serving (2 1/2 onz (71 g)).

How much sugar is in Shells & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese?

Shells & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese has 7 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 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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