Shells & yellow cheddar
Shells & yellow cheddar provides 366 kcal per 100 g, with 5.6 g of sugars and 11.3 g of protein. That is 23% more 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 Pasta dishes category. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 1/2 onz (71 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 366 kcal | 260 kcal | 262 +40% | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 3 g | 4% | 6.1 −31% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 1 g | 5% | 2.2 −36% |
| Carbohydrates | 71.8 g | 51 g | 19% | 39.9 +80% |
| Total sugars | 5.6 g | 4 g | 4.6 +23% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.5 −100% |
| Protein | 11.3 g | 8 g | 16% | 9.5 +18% |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.4 g | 1.5 +35% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2214 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. 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)
- Low saturated fat
- 1.4 g per 100 g, 3% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
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
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Organic shells: organic durum wheat semolina, aged cheddar cheese seasoning: organic maltodextrin, salt, organic cheddar cheese (organic pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), organic cream powder (organic cream, organic non-fat dry milk, silicon dioxide, vitamin e), organic wheat flour, organic corn starch, organic non-fat dry milk, natural flavors, contains 2% or less of: organic sunflower oil, lactic acid powder (for flavor), sodium phosphate, organic annatto extract for color, silicon dioxide, citric acid (for flavor).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 1/2 onz (71 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0817974020114
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shells & yellow cheddar?
Shells & yellow cheddar contains 366 kcal per 100 g and about 260 kcal per serving (2 1/2 onz (71 g)).
How much sugar is in Shells & yellow cheddar?
Shells & yellow cheddar has 5.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Shells & yellow cheddar 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 & yellow cheddar vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Shells & yellow cheddar 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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