Calories in Pasta Shells with Cheddar Cheese Sauce

📏 Serving Size: 1 PACKAGE (68.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 220.3
  • Total Fat 8.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol 4.8 mg
  • Sodium 599.8 mg
  • Potassium 220.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 32.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 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 150.3 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
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 220.3 calories per serving (1 PACKAGE (68.0g)), Pasta Shells with Cheddar Cheese Sauce 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).

📝 Ingredients

Enriched Macaroni Product (wheat Flour, Durum Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cheese Sauce (water, Cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Soy And/or Canola Oil, Whey, Non-Fat Dry Milk, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Natural Flavors, Color Added [beta Carotene Solution, Paprika Extract Solution], Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Mono and Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum), Powder (modified Tapioca Starch, Corn Syrup Solids, Maltodextrin, Salt, Acetic Acid Esters of Mono and Diglycerides, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Guar Gum, Silicon Dioxide).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Colours: Color Added

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

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Beta Carotene

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 Pasta Shells with Cheddar Cheese Sauce contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories220.3 kcal11%
Total Fat8.0 g10%
Saturated Fat2.0 g10%
Cholesterol4.8 mg2%
Sodium599.8 mg26%
Total Carbohydrate32.0 g12%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Protein7.0 g14%
Calcium150.3 mg12%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium220.3 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

Pasta Shells with Cheddar Cheese Sauce accounts for 11% 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 220.3 calories in Pasta Shells with Cheddar 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 16.7 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 38.0 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 24.1 min
HIIT 20.4 min
Resistance Band Training 46.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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