Shells & Cheese Original, Velveeta
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Microwave meals · United States

Shells & Cheese Original

by Velveeta · 2.39 oz (68g)
United StatesFrance
NUTRI-SCOREABCEDNOVA4
259 kcalper 100 g · 13% of the reference intake
4.4 gof sugars per 100 g
Barcode (EAN-13)0021000023226
GS1 prefix002 · GS1 US
Additives4: E160c, E270, E401…
AllergensGluten, Milk
0021000023226

Prefix 002 was issued by GS1 US. It tells you where the code was registered, not where the product was made.

Nutrition

Per 100 g, with the % Daily Value (2,000-calorie diet)
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Calories259 kcal13%
Total fat11.8 g15%
Saturated fat3.0 g15%
Total carbohydrate44.3 g16%
Total sugars4.4 g—
Dietary fiber1.5 g5%
Protein10.3 g21%
Sodium0.87 g38%

Open Food Facts, ODbL, record updated July 31, 2026 · Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9 (FDA).

Ingredients

As printed on the pack; allergens in bold

enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, glycerol, monostearate, niacin, ferrous sulfate [iron], thiamin mononitrate [vitamin B1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid), cheese sauce (whey, canola oil, cheddar cheese, [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], whey protein concentrate, milk, milk protein concentrate, sodium phosphate, contains less than 2% of salt, lactic acid, sodium alginate, sorbic acid as a preservative, oleoresin paprika [color], enzymes, cheese culture, annatto extract [color], milkfat, natural flavor), modified food starch, maltodextrin, acetylated monoglycerides, salt, medium chain triglycerides.

  • E160cPaprika extractColor
  • E270Lactic acid
  • E401sodium alginateCarrier · Emulsifier · Humectant · Sequestrant · Stabilizer · Thickener
  • E422GlycerolHumectant · Thickener

Source: Open Food Facts, ODbL · additive names and functions: Open Food Facts taxonomy.

Prices reported by shoppers

Latest prices recorded in Open Prices
DatePriceCity
June 25, 2025$1.89Perry Hall, MD

Prices are entered by Open Prices contributors from receipts and shelf labels; they vary by shop and by date.

Source: Open Prices (Open Food Facts), ODbL

USDA label data

Serving size 1 package (68g), as declared by the brand to USDA FoodData Central
NutrientPer serving% Daily Value
Calories220 kcal—
Total fat8.0 g10%
Saturated fat2.0 g10%
Sodium590 mg26%
Total carbohydrate30 g11%
Dietary fiber1.0 g4%
Total sugars3.0 g—
Protein7.0 g—
USDA food category
Entrees, Sides & Small Meals
Data provider
Label Insight
In FoodData Central
Since July 13, 2023 · label data updated June 23, 2023
FDC ID
2594678

Per-serving amounts are calculated by Shelfpedia from USDA’s per-100 g (or per-100 mL) figures, so they can differ from the rounded numbers printed on the package. % Daily Value uses the FDA Daily Values (21 CFR 101.9).

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2026 (Branded Foods, October 2026 release) · public domain (CC0 1.0).

In its category

Position among 36 “microwave meals” products sold in the United States
Sugars4.4 g · median 2.4 g
Saturated fat3.0 g · median 0.89 g
Salt2.2 g · median 0.61 g

80% of products in the category contain less sugar than this one. The thin line marks the category median.

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Shelfpedia calculation from Open Food Facts (ODbL) and USDA FoodData Central (CC0) records in the same category sold in the United States, values per 100 g.

Countries of sale

Sold under this barcode in 2 countries
FranceUnited States

Source: Open Food Facts, countries of sale reported by contributors.

Sources

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