Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese
Packaged product Grains and Pasta VELVEETA
Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese contains 290 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 package, 62 g (62 g) provides about 180 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from protein and 13% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 356 kcal per 100 g across 517 products.
100 g provides 12% 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 | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 8 mg | 3% |
| Sodium L | 1,020 mg | 44% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 50 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 6.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 12.9 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 161 mg | 12% |
| Iron L | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 226 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 13%
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
- Protein12.9 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber1.6 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.6 g)
- Sugars6.5 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 6.1 g)
- Fat4 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 5 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium1,020 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 814 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A, IU L | 323 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 | 290 kcal | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 12.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g | 50 g |
| Fat | 4.8 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Sugars | 6.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Sodium | 1,000 mg | 1,020 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- VELVEETA
- Barcode
- 0021000029464
- Label serving
- 1 PACKAGE
- Category
- Pasta Dinners
Ingredients
ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, PART-SKIM MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, MILK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CANOLA OIL, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, MILKFAT, CHEESE CULTURE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE); MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Wheat flourMilkSaltRapeseed (canola) 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 Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese?
100 g of Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese has 290 kcal. Serving, 1 package, 62 g (62 g): about 180 kcal.
Is Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese high in protein?
Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese contains 12.9 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in serving, 1 package, 62 g (62 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese?
Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese has 50 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 6.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese?
Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese contains 4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Shells & Cheese Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Shells & Cheese?
100 g contains 1,020 mg of sodium, 44% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 28, 2020. 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 0021000029464. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 6, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1593014. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 28, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "SHELLS & CHEESE MICROWAVEABLE SHELL PASTA & CHEESE SAUCE, SHELLS & CHEESE". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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