Velveta Shells and Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Velveeta

Velveta Shells and Cheese contains 331 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 142 g (142 g) provides about 470 kcal.

Roughly 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 34% from fat and 14% 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 calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Velveta Shells and Cheese by Velveeta, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
331kcal per 100 g
12 gprotein
43.7 gcarbohydrates
12.7 gfat
470kcal in serving, 1 serving, 142 g (142 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 331 kcal
Total fat L 12.7 g 16%
Saturated fat L 4.2 g 21%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 21 mg 7%
Sodium L 1,000 mg 43%
Total carbohydrates L 43.7 g 16%
Dietary fiber L 1.4 g 5%
Total sugars L 7 g
Protein L 12 g 24%
Calcium L 162 mg12%
Iron L 1.7 mg9%
Potassium L 289 mg6%

% 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: 14%Carbohydrates: 52%Fat: 34%331kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 14%
  • Carbohydrates 52%
  • Fat 34%

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

Calcium12%Iron9%Potassium6%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein12 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
  • Fiber1.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 0.6 g)
  • Sugars7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 3.9 g)
  • Fat12.7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
  • Saturated fat4.2 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
  • Sodium1,000 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L0 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 324 kcal331 kcal
Protein 12.7 g12 g
Carbohydrates 41.5 g43.7 g
Fat 12.7 g12.7 g
Fiber 1.4 g1.4 g
Sugars 4.9 g7 g
Sodium 923 mg1,000 mg

Product details

Brand
Velveeta
Barcode
0021000077175
Quantity
5 oz
Label serving
1 serving (142 g)
Category
Dairy and Eggs

Ingredients

Ingredients not reported.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Velveta Shells and Cheese?

100 g of Velveta Shells and Cheese has 331 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 142 g (142 g): about 470 kcal.

Is Velveta Shells and Cheese high in protein?

Velveta Shells and Cheese contains 12 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17 g in serving, 1 serving, 142 g (142 g). About 14% 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 Velveta Shells and Cheese?

Velveta Shells and Cheese has 43.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 7 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Velveta Shells and Cheese?

Velveta Shells and Cheese contains 12.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.2 g is saturated (21% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Velveta Shells and 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 Velveta Shells and Cheese?

100 g contains 1,000 mg of sodium, 43% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 17, 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 1727408. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 20, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0021000077175. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 17, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.

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