Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Velveeta

Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original contains 324 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 package, 68 g (68 g) provides about 220 kcal.

Roughly 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from fat and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 245 kcal per 100 g across 55,735 products.

100 g provides 10% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original by Velveeta, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
324kcal per 100 g
10.3 gprotein
44.1 gcarbohydrates
11.8 gfat
220kcal in serving, 1 package, 68 g (68 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 324 kcal
Total fat L 11.8 g 15%
Saturated fat L 2.9 g 15%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 15 mg 5%
Sodium L 868 mg 38%
Total carbohydrates L 44.1 g 16%
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 D L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 132 mg10%
Iron L 1.8 mg10%
Potassium L 235 mg5%

% 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: 13%Carbohydrates: 54%Fat: 33%324kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 13%
  • Carbohydrates 54%
  • Fat 33%

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

Calcium10%Iron10%Potassium5%Vitamin D0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein10.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
  • Fiber1.5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.7 g)
  • Sugars4.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 4 g)
  • Fat11.8 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
  • Saturated fat2.9 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
  • Sodium868 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 218 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 120 kcal324 kcal
Protein 10.3 g10.3 g
Carbohydrates 44.1 g44.1 g
Fat 11.8 g11.8 g
Fiber 1.5 g1.5 g
Sugars 4.4 g4.4 g
Sodium 868 mg868 mg

Product details

Brand
Velveeta
Barcode
0021000057788
Label serving
1 package (68 g)
Category
Dairy and Eggs
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, glycerol monostearate, niacin, ferrous sulfate [iron], thiamin mononitrite [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. contains: wheat, milk,

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: SaltWheat flourRapeseed (canola) oilMilk

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0021000057788. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 28, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2594714. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original?

100 g of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original has 324 kcal. Serving, 1 package, 68 g (68 g): about 220 kcal.

Is Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original high in protein?

Velveeta 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 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 8 g).

How many carbs are in Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original?

Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original has 44.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 4.4 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original?

Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original contains 11.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original?

100 g contains 868 mg of sodium, 38% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 28, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.