Shells & Cheese

by Muscle Mac in Pasta dishes Barcode 8566587004241
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Shells & Cheese by Muscle Mac provides 320 kcal per 100 g, with 4 g of sugars and 16 g of protein. That is 13% less 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
11.2 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
5.6 g · High
Sugars
4 g · Low
Salt
2.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 4.4 onz (125 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 320 kcal 400 kcal 262 +22%
Total fat 11.2 g 14 g 18% 6.1 +83%
Saturated fat 5.6 g 7 g 35% 2.2 +154%
Carbohydrates 38.4 g 48 g 17% 40
Total sugars 4 g 5 g 4.6 −13%
Dietary fiber 1.6 g 2 g 7% 2.5 −36%
Protein 16 g 20 g 40% 9.6 +67%
Salt 2.1 g 2.6 g 1.5 +36%

*% 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 April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pasta dishes

Calories higher 45%
Sugars higher 41%
Salt higher 25%
Saturated fat higher 7%
Protein top 7%
Fiber top 65%

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

Ingredients

Muscle mac pasta (durum wheat semolina, pea protein isolate), cheddar cheese sauce (water, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), concentrated milk fat, whey, non-fat dry milk, canola oil, sodium phosphate, contains 2% or less of: salt, color added (annatto, paprika extract), natural flavors, sodium alginate, lactic acid, xanthan gum)

Not vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 5

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

Product details

Serving size
4.4 onz (125 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
8566587004241

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shells & Cheese?

Shells & Cheese contains 320 kcal per 100 g and about 400 kcal per serving (4.4 onz (125 g)).

How much sugar is in Shells & Cheese?

Shells & Cheese has 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 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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