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Shells & Cheese Original
Shells & Cheese Original by Great Value provides 324 kcal per 100 g, with 4.4 g of sugars and 10.3 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. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Package (68 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 324 kcal | 220 kcal | 279 +16% | |
| Total fat | 10.3 g | 7 g | 9% | 6.4 +60% |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 2 g | 10% | 3.1 |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g | 34 g | 12% | 44 +14% |
| Total sugars | 4.4 g | 3 g | 5.6 −22% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.6 −42% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 7 g | 14% | 10.7 |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 1.4 g | 1.4 +47% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 374 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 13% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 4.4 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 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, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SKIM MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, WHEY, CANOLA OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVORS, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, LACTIC ACID, COLOR ADDED (BETA-CAROTENE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM, SILICON DIOXIDE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), XANTHAN GUM. CONTAINS MILK AND WHEAT.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Package (68 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No artificial flavors
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078742236636
Prices reported by shoppers
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Recipe & label changes
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October 4, 2026
- Nutri-Score: — → d
- NOVA group: — → 4
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shells & Cheese Original?
Shells & Cheese Original contains 324 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (1 Package (68 g)).
How much sugar is in Shells & Cheese Original?
Shells & Cheese Original has 4.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Shells & Cheese Original 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 Original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Shells & Cheese Original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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