Velveeta Shells & Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Velveeta
Velveeta Shells & Cheese contains 339 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 29% from fat and 15% 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 14% of the Daily Value for calcium and 13% 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 | 339 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10.7 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.1 g | 16% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium L | 812 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 46.4 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars L | 6.3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 12.5 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A L | 32 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 179 mg | 14% |
| Iron L | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 188 mg | 4% |
| 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 56%
- Fat 29%
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
- Protein12.5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber0.9 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.6 g)
- Sugars6.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.9 g)
- Fat10.7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat3.1 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
- Sodium812 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| 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 | 330 kcal | 339 kcal |
| Protein | 11.6 g | 12.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.8 g | 46.4 g |
| Fat | 10.7 g | 10.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.89 g | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 6.3 g |
| Sodium | 768 mg | 812 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Velveeta
- Barcode
- 0021000045129
- Quantity
- 36 oz
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate [iron], thiamin 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). oxo contains: wheat, milk.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Wheat flourRapeseed (canola) oilMilkSalt
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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 339 kcal.
Is Velveeta Shells & Cheese high in protein?
Velveeta Shells & Cheese contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 15% 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 46.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 6.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Velveeta Shells & Cheese?
Velveeta Shells & Cheese contains 10.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.1 g is saturated (16% 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 calcium (14% DV) and iron (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Velveeta Shells & Cheese?
100 g contains 812 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 8, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 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 2614593. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0021000045129. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 8, 2025. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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