Calories in Stuffed Shells with Sauce

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (198.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 289.1
  • Total Fat 9.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol 49.5 mg
  • Sodium 700.9 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 40.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.0 g
  • Sugars 8.0 g
  • Protein 13.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 750.4 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 12.1 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 200.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 2.7 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 289.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (198.0g)), Stuffed Shells with Sauce is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 40.0g per serving (54.6% of calories), with a good 3.0g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 700.9mg of sodium (30% 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

Ricotta Cheese (whey, Whole Milk, Cream, Vinegar, Salt, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum), Water, Cooked Pasta Shells (enriched Wheat Flour [durum Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water), Tomatoes, Sugar, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Onions, Soybean Oil, Spices, Romano Cheese (pasteurized Sheep's And/or Cow's Milk, Rennet, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes), Dried Whole Eggs, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Modified Corn Starch

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, 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 Stuffed Shells with Sauce contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories289.1 kcal14.5%
Total Fat9.0 g12%
Saturated Fat4.5 g22%
Cholesterol49.5 mg16%
Sodium700.9 mg30% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate40.0 g15%
Dietary Fiber3.0 g11%
Protein13.0 g26%
Vitamin C12.1 mg13%
Calcium200.0 mg15%
Iron2.7 mg15%

* 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

Stuffed Shells with Sauce accounts for 14.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 54.6% of the calories.

Fat 27.7%
Carbs 54.6%
Protein 17.8%
Fat 27.7% Carbs 54.6% Protein 17.8%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 289.1 calories in Stuffed Shells with Sauce? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 21.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 49.9 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 31.6 min
HIIT 26.8 min
Lifting Weights 44.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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