Kraft - Velveeta Original Shells Pasta & Cheese Dinner has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 42.33g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 12.35 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 39, for Kraft - Velveeta Original Shells Pasta & Cheese Dinner , and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 30% | |
Calories from Carbs | 54% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 176.4 IU | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 176.4 mg | 17.6% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 1.6 mg | 8.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 837.8 mg | 34.9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 14.1% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 4.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 12.3 g | 24.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 10.6 g | 16.3% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17.6% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 Calories from Fat 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12 g 18.5%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%
Sodium 950 mg 39.6%
Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 14 g 28%
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C
Calcium 20% Iron 10%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 241
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 33.7 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 317
Protein 11.8 g | Carbs 56.4 g | Fat 4.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 300
Protein 11.3 g | Carbs 36.8 g | Fat 12 g
Per 100g | Calories 139
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 19.8 g | Fat 2.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 317
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 42.3 g | Fat 10.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 282
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 46.7 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 300
Protein 11.3 g | Carbs 36.8 g | Fat 12 g
Per 100g | Calories 328
Protein 12.7 g | Carbs 42.3 g | Fat 11.6 g