Calories in Stuffed Shells Pasta

📏 Serving Size: 1 SHELL WITH 1/2 CUP SAUCE (227.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 270.1
  • Total Fat 10.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.0 g
  • Cholesterol 34.1 mg
  • Sodium 799.0 mg
  • Potassium 472.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 30.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 6.0 g
  • Protein 14.0 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 322.3 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 2.0 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 270.1 calories per serving (1 SHELL WITH 1/2 CUP SAUCE (227.0g)), Stuffed Shells Pasta is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 30.0g per serving (45.1% of calories), with a good 2.0g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 799.0mg of sodium (35% 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

Stuffed Shells (ricotta Cheese [whey, Vinegar, Salt], Water, Enriched Semolina Flour [semolina Flour {semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}], Cracker Meal [enriched Wheat Flour {niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Soybean Oil, Salt], Pasteurized Eggs, Cornstarch, Romano Cheese [pasteurized Cow's and Sheep's Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Salt, Parmesan Cheese [pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Garlic, Spices, Parsley, Turmeric), Water, Tomatoes (tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Citric Acid), Mozzarella Cheese (pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Tomato Paste, Cooked Beef, Cornstarch, Canola Oil, Garlic (garlic, Water), Salt, Sugar, Dehydrated Onion, Spices, Rice Extract.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories270.1 kcal13.5%
Total Fat10.0 g13%
Saturated Fat5.0 g25%
Cholesterol34.1 mg11%
Sodium799.0 mg35% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate30.0 g11%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein14.0 g28%
Calcium322.3 mg25%
Iron2.0 mg11%
Potassium472.2 mg10%

* 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 Pasta accounts for 13.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 45.1% of the calories.

Fat 33.9%
Carbs 45.1%
Protein 21%
Fat 33.9% Carbs 45.1% Protein 21%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 270.1 calories in Stuffed Shells Pasta? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 20.4 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 46.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 29.5 min
HIIT 25.0 min
Table Tennis (Ping Pong) 49.3 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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