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Shells & cheese

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Shells & cheese

in Pasta dishes Barcode 0856587004340
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Shells & cheese provides 338 kcal per 100 g, with 5.9 g of sugars and 10.3 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
11.8 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.7 g · Moderate
Sugars
5.9 g · Moderate
Salt
2.7 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2.39 onz (68 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 338 kcal 230 kcal 262 +29%
Total fat 11.8 g 8 g 10% 6.1 +92%
Saturated fat 3.7 g 2.5 g 13% 2.2 +67%
Carbohydrates 48.5 g 33 g 12% 39.9 +22%
Total sugars 5.9 g 4 g 4.6 +28%
Dietary fiber 1.5 g 1 g 4% 2.5 −40%
Protein 10.3 g 7 g 14% 9.5 +8%
Salt 2.7 g 1.8 g 1.5 +78%

*% 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 from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Source of protein
12% 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 37%
Sugars higher 28%
Salt higher 10%
Saturated fat higher 18%
Protein top 44%
Fiber top 70%

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

Ingredients

Enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, salt, glyceryl monostearate, 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, non-fat dry milk, maltodextrin, sodium phosphate, salt, natural flavors, color added (beta carotene solution, paprika extract solution), lactic acid, sodium alginate, mono and diglycerides, xanthan gum), modified tapioca starch, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, salt, acetic acid esters of mono and diglycerides, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, contains 2% or less of: guar gum, silicon dioxide to reduce caking.

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 7

E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Serving size
2.39 onz (68 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0856587004340

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shells & cheese?

Shells & cheese contains 338 kcal per 100 g and about 230 kcal per serving (2.39 onz (68 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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