Cheesy Potatoes
Packaged product Meals and Dishes VELVEETA
Cheesy Potatoes contains 309 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.2 box, makes about 0.5 cup, 55 g (55 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meals and dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 179 kcal per 100 g across 309 products.
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 14% 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 | 309 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 12.7 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium L | 1,200 mg | 52% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 41.8 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 5.5 g | |
| Protein L | 10.9 g | 22% |
| Vitamin C L | 38.2 mg | 42% |
| Calcium L | 182 mg | 14% |
| Iron L | 1.3 mg | 7% |
% 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 51%
- Fat 35%
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
- Protein10.9 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 5.7 g)
- Fiber3.6 gabove the median for meals and dishes (median 2.5 g)
- Sugars5.5 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 1.9 g)
- Fat12.7 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 3.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 0.53 g)
- Sodium1,200 mgin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 318 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 909 IU |
|---|
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 | 309 kcal | 309 kcal |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 10.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41.8 g | 41.8 g |
| Fat | 12.7 g | 12.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 5.5 g | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 1,200 mg | 1,200 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- VELVEETA
- Barcode
- 0021000042371
- Label serving
- 0.2 BOX (MAKES ABOUT 0.5 CUP)
- Category
- Entrees Sides & Small Meals
Ingredients
CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE [MILK, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES], LACTIC ACID, MILKFAT, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHEESE CULTURE): POTATOES AND VEGETABLES* (POTATOES, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, RED BELL PEPPERS); SPICE BLEND (SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS CELERY SEED AND NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR), ONION*, MALTODEXTRIN, TORULA YEAST*, TOMATO*, GUM ARABIC, GARLIC*, SUNFLOWER OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, SILICON DIOXIDE AS AN ANTICAKING AGENT, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: OnionMilkRapeseed (canola) oilPotatoSaltYeastTomatoGarlicSunflower oil
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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 Cheesy Potatoes?
100 g of Cheesy Potatoes has 309 kcal. Serving, 0.2 box, makes about 0.5 cup, 55 g (55 g): about 170 kcal.
Is Cheesy Potatoes high in protein?
Cheesy Potatoes contains 10.9 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 0.2 box, makes about 0.5 cup, 55 g (55 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals and dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 5.7 g).
How many carbs are in Cheesy Potatoes?
Cheesy Potatoes has 41.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 5.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cheesy Potatoes?
Cheesy Potatoes contains 12.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cheesy Potatoes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (42% DV) and calcium (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cheesy Potatoes?
100 g contains 1,200 mg of sodium, 52% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated November 2, 2018. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0021000042371. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 3, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1597599. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated November 2, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "CHEESY POTATOES". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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