Shells & Cheese Original

by cheese club in Macaroni and cheese Barcode 4099100142044
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Shells & Cheese Original by cheese club provides 327 kcal per 100 g, with 5.3 g of sugars and 10.6 g of protein. 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

Fat
10.6 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.1 g · Moderate
Sugars
5.3 g · Moderate
Salt
2 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 serving (113 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 327 kcal 370 kcal 279 +18%
Total fat 10.6 g 12 g 15% 6.4 +66%
Saturated fat 3.1 g 3.5 g 18% 3
Carbohydrates 46.9 g 53 g 19% 44 +7%
Total sugars 5.3 g 6 g 5.6 −6%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0.6 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.8 g 2 g 7% 2.5 −29%
Protein 10.6 g 12 g 24% 10.6
Salt 2 g 2.2 g 1.4 +36%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 373 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other macaroni and cheese

Calories lower 50%
Sugars higher 44%
Salt higher 35%
Saturated fat higher 39%
Protein top 52%
Fiber top 49%

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

Ingredients

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, WHEY, NONFAT DRY MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF:, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, COLOR [BETA CAROTENE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT], LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM)

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 7

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

Product details

Serving size
1 serving (113 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
4099100142044

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shells & Cheese Original?

Shells & Cheese Original contains 327 kcal per 100 g and about 370 kcal per serving (1 serving (113 g)).

How much sugar is in Shells & Cheese Original?

Shells & Cheese Original has 5.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate 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 April 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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