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Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original by Velveeta provides 324 kcal per 100 g, with 4.9 g of sugars and 11.3 g of protein. That is 12% 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 and comes in a 5 oz pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Bowl (142 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 324 kcal | 460 kcal | 279 +16% | |
| Total fat | 11.3 g | 16 g | 21% | 6.4 +76% |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | 4.5 g | 23% | 3 |
| Carbohydrates | 45.1 g | 64 g | 23% | 44 |
| Total sugars | 4.9 g | 7 g | 5.6 −12% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 2 g | 7% | 2.5 −44% |
| Protein | 11.3 g | 16 g | 32% | 10.6 +7% |
| Salt | 2 g | 2.8 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.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, CANOLA OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], MILKFAT, NATURAL FLAVOR), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 5 oz
- Serving size
- 1 Bowl (142 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021000077151
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original?
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original contains 324 kcal per 100 g and about 460 kcal per serving (1 Bowl (142 g)).
How much sugar is in Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original?
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original has 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Velveeta 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 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 30, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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