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Shells & Cheese
Shells & Cheese by Velveeta provides 304 kcal per 100 g, with 4.4 g of sugars and 12.4 g of protein. That is 22% less 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 Macaroni and cheese category and comes in a 12 oz pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 4 oz (112g/about 1/3 Box) (Makes about 1 cup) Per serving (112 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | 340 kcal | 279 +9% | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 4.4 g | 6% | 6.4 −38% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 3 −57% |
| Carbohydrates | 50.3 g | 56.3 g | 20% | 44 +14% |
| Total sugars | 4.4 g | 4.9 g | 5.6 −22% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 2 g | 7% | 2.5 −30% |
| Protein | 12.4 g | 13.8 g | 28% | 10.6 +17% |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 2.4 g | 1.4 +47% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 372 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other macaroni and cheese
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, PART-SKIM MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, CANOLA OIL, MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, MILKFAT, CHEESE CULTURE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Serving size
- 4 oz (112g/about 1/3 Box) (Makes about 1 cup) Per serving (112 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021000654925
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shells & Cheese?
Shells & Cheese contains 304 kcal per 100 g and about 340 kcal per serving (4 oz (112g/about 1/3 Box) (Makes about 1 cup) Per serving (112 g)).
How much sugar is in Shells & Cheese?
Shells & Cheese has 4.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Shells & Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does 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 May 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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