🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 259.7
- Total Fat 3.0 g
- Saturated Fat 1.5 g
- Cholesterol 4.9 mg
- Sodium 720.3 mg
- Potassium 0.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 49.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
- Sugars 7.0 g
- Protein 10.0 g
- Vitamin A 100.1 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 100.1 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 1.8 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 259.7 calories per serving (1 Serving (70.0g)), Lowes Foods, Shells & Cheese is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 49.0g per serving (74.5% of calories), with a good 2.0g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 720.3mg of sodium (31% 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 (enriched Wheat and Durum Flour [wheat Flour, Durum Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]), Cheese Sauce Mix: Whey, Cheddar/monterey/blue Cheeses (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Maltodextrin, Salt, Nonfat Milk, Natural Flavors, Whey Protein Concentrate, Cellulose Gum, Food Starch-Modified, Buttermilk, Disodium Phosohate, Citric Acid, Cellulose Sel, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Silicon Dioxide (anti-Caking Agent).
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Colours: Yellow 5, Yellow 6
Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Cellulose Gum, Pyrophosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid
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 Lowes Foods, Shells & Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 259.7 kcal | 13% |
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 4.9 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 720.3 mg | 31% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% |
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% |
| Calcium | 100.1 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% |
* 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
Lowes Foods, Shells & Cheese accounts for 13% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 74.5% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 259.7 calories in Lowes Foods, Shells & Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 19.6 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 44.8 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 28.4 min |
| HIIT | 24.1 min |
| Kayaking | 38.0 min |
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