Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original
Packaged product Meals and Dishes Velveeta
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original contains 324 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 142 g (142 g) provides about 460 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 31% from fat and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meals and dishes on FoodFactly (327 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 10% 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 | 11.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 14 mg | 5% |
| Sodium L | 845 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 45.1 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars L | 4.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 10.6 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% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 134 mg | 10% |
| Iron L | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 232 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 56%
- Fat 31%
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
- Protein10.6 gbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 11.2 g)
- Fiber1.4 gbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars4.9 gabove the median for meals and dishes (median 4.3 g)
- Fat11.3 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 5.5 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gabove the median for meals and dishes (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium845 mgin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 682 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| 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 | 11.3 g | 10.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45.1 g | 45.1 g |
| Fat | 11.3 g | 11.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 4.9 g |
| Sodium | 789 mg | 845 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Velveeta
- Barcode
- 0021000077151
- Quantity
- 5 oz
- Label serving
- 1 serving (142 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, 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original?
100 g of Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original has 324 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 142 g (142 g): about 460 kcal.
Is Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original high in protein?
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original contains 10.6 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.1 g in serving, 1 serving, 142 g (142 g). About 13% 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 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original?
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original has 45.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 4.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original?
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original contains 11.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% 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 845 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 September 30, 2025. 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 2676091. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 6, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0021000077151. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 30, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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