🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 360.5
- Total Fat 12.0 g
- Saturated Fat 2.5 g
- Cholesterol 14.7 mg
- Sodium 870.1 mg
- Potassium 160.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 51.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
- Sugars 4.0 g
- Protein 12.0 g
- 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 119.8 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 3.1 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
At 360.5 calories per serving (4 ONZ (113.0g)), Shells & Cheddar Pasta Shells with Creamy Cheese Sauce is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 51.0g per serving (56.7% of calories), with a good 2.0g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 870.1mg of sodium (38% 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 Product: (wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid); Cheddar Cheese Sauce: (skim Milk, Whey, Cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Contains 2% of Less of Each of the Following: Salt, Beta Carotene (color), and Paprika Extract (color), Natural Flavors, Sodium Alginate, Mono and Diglycerides, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [preservative], Xanthan Gum).
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Preservatives: Sorbic Acid
Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Mono And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate
Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, 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 Shells & Cheddar Pasta Shells with Creamy Cheese Sauce contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360.5 kcal | 18% |
| Total Fat | 12.0 g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 14.7 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 870.1 mg | 38% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% |
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% |
| Calcium | 119.8 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 160.5 mg | 3% |
* 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
Shells & Cheddar Pasta Shells with Creamy Cheese Sauce accounts for 18% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 56.7% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 360.5 calories in Shells & Cheddar Pasta Shells with Creamy 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 | 27.3 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 62.2 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 39.4 min |
| HIIT | 33.4 min |
| Walking: 19 minutes per mile | 71.7 min |
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