Shells & Cheese Original
Packaged product Meals and Dishes Great Value
Shells & Cheese Original contains 324 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 package, 68 g (68 g) provides about 220 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meals and dishes on FoodFactly (328 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 324 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10.3 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.9 g | 15% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium L | 853 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 50 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars L | 4.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 10.3 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 221 mg | 17% |
| Iron L | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 250 mg | 5% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 60%
- Fat 28%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.3 gbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 11.2 g)
- Fiber1.5 gbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars4.4 gabove the median for meals and dishes (median 4.3 g)
- Fat10.3 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gabove the median for meals and dishes (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium853 mgin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 696 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 324 kcal | 324 kcal |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 10.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g | 50 g |
| Fat | 10.3 g | 10.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Sugars | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Sodium | 853 mg | 853 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Great Value
- Barcode
- 0078742236636
- Label serving
- 1 package (68 g)
- Category
- Macaroni and cheese
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: MilkRapeseed (canola) oilSaltWheat flour
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shells & Cheese Original?
100 g of Shells & Cheese Original has 324 kcal. Serving, 1 package, 68 g (68 g): about 220 kcal.
Is Shells & Cheese Original high in protein?
Shells & Cheese Original contains 10.3 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 1 package, 68 g (68 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals and dishes, that is below the median (median 11.2 g).
How many carbs are in Shells & Cheese Original?
Shells & Cheese Original has 50 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 4.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Shells & Cheese Original?
Shells & Cheese Original contains 10.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Shells & Cheese Original contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Shells & Cheese Original?
100 g contains 853 mg of sodium, 37% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated October 4, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2549988. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 21, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0078742236636. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 4, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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