Velveeta - Shells & Cheese Family Size Original has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 43.2g 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 11.5 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.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 40, for Velveeta - Shells & Cheese Family Size Original, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 30% | |
Calories from Carbs | 55% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 176.5 mg | 17.7% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 1.6 mg | 8.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 829.7 mg | 34.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 14.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 3.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 10.6 g | 16.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12 g 18.5%
Saturated Fat 4 g 19.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%
Sodium 940 mg 39.2%
Total Carbohydrates 49 g 16.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 13 g 26.1%
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C
Calcium 20% Iron 10.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 62
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 4.1 g | Fat 1.5 g
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Protein 7.5 g | Carbs 40.3 g | Fat 3.7 g
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Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 26.7 g | Fat 1.1 g
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Protein 1 g | Carbs 19.2 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 283
Protein 17.7 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 21.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 310
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 44.8 g | Fat 10.3 g
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Per 100g | Calories 317
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 54.7 g | Fat 5.3 g