🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 179.8
- Total Fat 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat 1.5 g
- Cholesterol 5.0 mg
- Sodium 629.9 mg
- Potassium 0.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 31.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
- Sugars 3.0 g
- Protein 8.0 g
- Vitamin A 0.0 IU
- Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
- Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg
- Vitamin D 0.0 IU
- Vitamin E 0.0 mg
- Calcium 80.0 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 1.4 mg
- Magnesium 0.0 mg
- Manganese 0.0 mg
- Niacin 0.0 mg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
- Phosphorus 0.0 mg
- Riboflavin 0.0 mg
- Thiamin 0.0 mg
- Zinc 0.0 mg
📋 Nutrition Summary
With 179.8 calories per serving (1 Serving (62.0g)), Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 31.0g per serving (69.5% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 629.9mg of sodium (27% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.
🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags
Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.
📝 Ingredients
Enriched Macaroni Product (wheat Flour, Glycerol Monostearate, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [iron], Thiamin Mononitrate [vitamin B1], Riboflavin [vitamin B2], Folic Acid); Cheese Sauce (whey, Part-Skim Milk, Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Milk, Contains Less than 2% of Canola Oil, Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid [as a Preservative], Artificial Color, Milkfat, Cheese Culture, Oleoresin Paprika [color], Enzymes, Natural Flavor, Annatto Extract [color], Vitamin a Palmitate); Modified Food Starch, Maltodextrin, Acetylated Monoglycerides, Salt, Medium Chain Triglycerides.
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Preservatives: Sorbic Acid
Artificial Colours: Artificial Color
Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Monoglycerides, Acetylated Monoglycerides, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Alginate
Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate
Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.
📊 % Daily Value
The following shows how one serving of Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 179.8 kcal | 9% |
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 5.0 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 629.9 mg | 27% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.0 g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% |
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% |
| Calcium | 80.0 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
🔥 Calorie Analysis
Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce accounts for 9% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 69.5% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 179.8 calories in Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 13.6 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 31.0 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 19.7 min |
| HIIT | 16.7 min |
| Volleyball | 33.8 min |
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