Shells & Cheese

by Quality Pasta Company in Pasta dishes Barcode 0856587004159
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Shells & Cheese by Quality Pasta Company provides 333 kcal per 100 g, with 5.9 g of sugars and 9.8 g of protein. That is 28% 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 Pasta dishes category. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
9.8 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.9 g · Moderate
Sugars
5.9 g · Moderate
Salt
2.4 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 package (102 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 333 kcal 340 kcal 262 +27%
Total fat 9.8 g 10 g 13% 6.1 +60%
Saturated fat 2.9 g 3 g 15% 2.2 +33%
Carbohydrates 52 g 53 g 19% 40 +30%
Total sugars 5.9 g 6 g 4.6 +28%
Dietary fiber 2 g 2 g 7% 2.5 −20%
Protein 9.8 g 10 g 20% 9.6
Salt 2.4 g 2.5 g 1.5 +61%

*% 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 39%
Sugars higher 29%
Salt higher 13%
Saturated fat higher 29%
Protein top 47%
Fiber top 49%

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

Ingredients

Enriched pasta (durum flour (wheat), salt, monoglycerides, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid), cheese sauce (water, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), soy and/or canola oil, whey (milk), non-fat dry milk, maltodextrin, sodium phosphate, salt, natural flavors, natural color (beta carotene, paprika extract), lactic acid, sodium alginate, mono and diglycerides, xanthan gum), modified tapioca starch, contains 2% or less of: corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, salt, acetylated mono and diglycerides, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, guar gum, silicon dioxide to reduce caking.

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 10

E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Serving size
1 package (102 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0856587004159

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shells & Cheese?

Shells & Cheese contains 333 kcal per 100 g and about 340 kcal per serving (1 package (102 g)).

How much sugar is in Shells & Cheese?

Shells & Cheese has 5.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Shells & Cheese 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 & 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 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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