Calories in Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes in Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz

📏 Serving Size: 1 cup (253g) (249.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 179.3
  • Total Fat 1.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 5.0 mg
  • Sodium 600.1 mg
  • Potassium 849.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 37.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.0 g
  • Sugars 11.0 g
  • Protein 5.0 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 99.6 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 179.3 calories per serving (1 cup (253g) (249.0g)), Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes in Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 37.0g per serving (83.6% of calories), with a good 3.0g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 600.1mg of sodium (26% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Fat ⚠️ 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

Water, Tomato Puree (water, Tomato Paste), Enriched Pasta (durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Less than 2% of: Modified Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Pasteurized Processed Cheese (cheddar and Enzyme Modified Cheddar [pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Sodium Phosphate, Milkfat, Salt, Apo-Carotenal [color]), Enzyme Modified Cheese (cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Cream, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Carotenal [color]), Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Flavoring, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Soybean Oil. Contains: Milk, Wheat

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Modified Corn Starch

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate

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 Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes in Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories179.3 kcal9%
Total Fat1.0 g1%
Cholesterol5.0 mg2%
Sodium600.1 mg26% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate37.0 g13%
Dietary Fiber3.0 g11%
Protein5.0 g10%
Calcium99.6 mg8%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium849.1 mg18%

* 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

Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes in Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz accounts for 9% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 83.6% of the calories.

Carbs 83.6%
Fat 5.1% Carbs 83.6% Protein 11.3%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 179.3 calories in Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes in Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 13.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 30.9 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 19.6 min
HIIT 16.6 min
Walking: 18 minutes per mile 32.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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