Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Original nutrition facts
Per โ box ยท 112 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein13g15% of calories
- Carbs49g55% of calories
- Fat12g30% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Original (โ box, 112 g) has 370 calories, with 13 g of protein, 49 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in protein (26% DV) and iron (38% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein26%
- Iron38%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Calcium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium37%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for โ box (112 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 30 ฮผg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 150 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 210 mg | 4% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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- Rice A Roni creamy Four Cheese375
- Annie's Macaroni & Cheese, Shells & White Cheddar366
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Burning 370 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 70minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 44minCycling (moderate)
- 31minRunning (6 mph)
- 52minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Original?
One serving of Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Original (โ box) has 370 calories, which works out to 330 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Original high in protein?
It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (26% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Original keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 48 g of net carbs and 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Original?
860 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Original?
4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
