Calories in Shells and Cheddar Dinner with Cheese Sauce Mix, Shells and Cheddar

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

With 249.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (70.0g)), Shells and Cheddar Dinner with Cheese Sauce Mix, Shells and Cheddar is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 50.0g per serving (80% of calories), of which 8.0g are sugars. It contains 3.0mg of iron (17% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

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, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cheese Sauce Mix: Dairy Product Solids, Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Whey, Salt, Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese and Butter (cheddar Cheese [milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Butter [cream, Salt, Color (annatto Extract)], Cheese Culture, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Buttermilk. Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Modified Corn Starch, with Beet Juice, Annatto Extract, Beta Carotene, and Turmeric Oleoresin Added for Color, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate.

Ingredient Analysis

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list provided 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 Shells and Cheddar Dinner with Cheese Sauce Mix, Shells and Cheddar contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	249.9 kcal	12.5%
Total Fat	2.0 g	3%
Saturated Fat	0.5 g	2%
Cholesterol	4.9 mg	2%
Sodium	510.3 mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate	50.0 g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.0 g	3%
Protein	8.0 g	16%
Calcium	60.2 mg	5%
Iron	3.0 mg	17%
Potassium	270.2 mg	6%

* 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

Shells and Cheddar Dinner with Cheese Sauce Mix, Shells and Cheddar accounts for 12.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 80% of the calories.

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 249.9 calories in Shells and Cheddar Dinner with Cheese Sauce Mix, Shells and Cheddar? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise	Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile	18.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile	43.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity)	27.3 min
HIIT	23.1 min
Shadowboxing	25.7 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.

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