Velveeta Shells & Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Velveeta
Velveeta Shells & Cheese contains 309 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% 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 246 kcal per 100 g across 47,562 products.
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 309 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10.3 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.7 g | 18% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 15 mg | 5% |
| Sodium L | 765 mg | 33% |
| 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 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 118 mg | 9% |
| Iron L | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium L | 103 mg | 2% |
% 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 57%
- Fat 30%
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 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber1.5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.6 g)
- Sugars4.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.9 g)
- Fat10.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat3.7 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium765 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309 kcal | 309 kcal |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 10.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.1 g | 44.1 g |
| Fat | 10.3 g | 10.3 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 1.5 g |
| Sugars | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Sodium | 765 mg | 765 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Velveeta
- Barcode
- 0021000039852
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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?
100 g of Velveeta Shells & Cheese has 309 kcal.
Is Velveeta Shells & Cheese high in protein?
Velveeta Shells & Cheese contains 10.3 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value). 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?
Velveeta Shells & Cheese 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?
Velveeta Shells & Cheese contains 10.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.7 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Velveeta Shells & Cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Velveeta Shells & Cheese?
100 g contains 765 mg of sodium, 33% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated October 12, 2021. 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 2594696. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0021000039852. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 12, 2021. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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