Velveeta - Shells & Cheese 2% Milk has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 51.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 12.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 38, for Velveeta - Shells & Cheese 2% Milk, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 12% | |
Calories from Carbs | 71% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 132.4 mg | 13.2% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 2.9 mg | 16.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 873.8 mg | 36.4% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 17.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 6.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.4 g | 24.8% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 4 g | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 Calories from Fat 41
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.5 g 7%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 15 mg 5%
Sodium 990 mg 41.3%
Total Carbohydrates 58 g 19.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 14.1 g 28.1%
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C
Calcium 15% Iron 18.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 267
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 46.1 g | Fat 6 g
Per 100g | Calories 235
Protein 9.4 g | Carbs 48.2 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 96
Protein 4.8 g | Carbs 13.8 g | Fat 1.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 350
Protein 11.7 g | Carbs 65 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 291
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 51.1 g | Fat 4 g
Per 100g | Calories 282
Protein 18.8 g | Carbs 9.4 g | Fat 18.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 319
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 43.6 g | Fat 11.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 283
Protein 17.7 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 21.2 g