Shells & Cheese
Shells & Cheese by H-E-B provides 327 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 11.5 g of protein. That is 66% 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 Undefined category and comes in a 113 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup shells & 1/4 cup cheese sauce (113 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 327 kcal | 370 kcal | 250 +31% | |
| Total fat | 10.6 g | 12 g | 15% | 13.7 −23% |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 7.8 −60% |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g | 52 g | 19% | 22.9 +101% |
| Total sugars | 3.5 g | 4 g | 10.4 −66% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 2 g | 7% | 4.8 −63% |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 13 g | 26% | 11.6 |
| Salt | 2 g | 2.2 g | 0.7 +201% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8764 Undefined products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from September 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 14% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.5 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
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 undefined
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON,[FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLOI ACID), SHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE(CHEDDAR CHEESE[MILK. VHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER,WHEY, CANOLA OIL, SODIUM PHOISPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE, NON FAT MILK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT SODIUM ALGAMATE, LACTIC ACID, PRESERVATIVE[SORBIC ACID] COLOR [OLEORSEIN PAPRIKA, APOCAROTENAL]).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 113 g
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup shells & 1/4 cup cheese sauce (113 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041220674794
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shells & Cheese?
Shells & Cheese contains 327 kcal per 100 g and about 370 kcal per serving (1/2 cup shells & 1/4 cup cheese sauce (113 g)).
How much sugar is in Shells & Cheese?
Shells & Cheese has 3.5 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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