Calories in Original Premium Shells & Cheese Shell Pasta with a Creamy Cheese Sauce, Original

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (68.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 229.8
  • Total Fat 8.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol 4.8 mg
  • Sodium 639.9 mg
  • Potassium 218.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 32.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 4.0 g
  • Protein 7.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • 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 148.9 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.0 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
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 229.8 calories per serving (1 Serving (68.0g)), Original Premium Shells & Cheese Shell Pasta with a Creamy Cheese Sauce, Original is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 32.0g per serving (56.2% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 639.9mg of sodium (28% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sodium

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, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cheese Sauce (water, Cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Soy And/or Canola Oil, Whey, Nonfat Dry Milk, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Natural Flavors, Color Added [beta-Carotene, Paprika Extract], Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Mono- and Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum), Modified Tapioca Starch, Corn Syrup Solids, Maltodextrin, Salt, Acetic Acid Esters of Mono and Diglycerides, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Guar Gum.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Colours: Color Added

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Mono And Diglycerides, Mono- And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sodium Alginate

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Calcium Carbonate

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.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Original Premium Shells & Cheese Shell Pasta with a Creamy Cheese Sauce, Original contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories229.8 kcal11.5%
Total Fat8.0 g10%
Saturated Fat2.0 g10%
Cholesterol4.8 mg2%
Sodium639.9 mg28% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate32.0 g12%
Protein7.0 g14%
Calcium148.9 mg11%
Iron1.0 mg6%
Potassium218.3 mg5%

* 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

Original Premium Shells & Cheese Shell Pasta with a Creamy Cheese Sauce, Original accounts for 11.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 56.2% of the calories.

Fat 31.6%
Carbs 56.2%
Fat 31.6% Carbs 56.2% Protein 12.3%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 229.8 calories in Original Premium Shells & Cheese Shell Pasta with a Creamy Cheese Sauce, Original? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 17.4 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 39.7 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 25.1 min
HIIT 21.3 min
Golf (Riding Cart) 48.6 min

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