Velveeta - Shells & Cheese, Bacon has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 41.45g 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 15.87 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high 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.
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 6, for Velveeta - Shells & Cheese, Bacon, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 36% | |
Calories from Carbs | 47% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Sodium | 1084.7 mg | 45.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 13.8% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 4.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 15.9 g | 31.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 14.1 g | 21.7% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44.1% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16 g 24.6%
Saturated Fat 10 g 50%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 50 mg 16.7%
Sodium 1230 mg 51.3%
Total Carbohydrates 47 g 15.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 18 g 36%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 321
Protein 12 g | Carbs 39.3 g | Fat 12.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 317
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 40.6 g | Fat 11.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 282
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 46.7 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 317
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 42.3 g | Fat 10.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 321
Protein 12 g | Carbs 39.3 g | Fat 12.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 317
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 40.6 g | Fat 11.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 282
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 46.7 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 317
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 42.3 g | Fat 10.6 g