Velveeta Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, 12 Oz by Kraft Heinz Foods Company: Similar Foods

Product:: Velveeta Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, 12 Oz
Brand:: Velveeta
Maker:: Kraft Heinz Foods Company

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All Nutrients Per 100g (3.527 oz)
Calories		304.0kcal
Total Fat		4.02g
	Saturated Fat	1.34g
	Trans Fat	0.0g
Cholesterol		13.0mg
Sodium		857.0mg
Total Carbohydrates		50.89g
	Dietary Fiber	1.8g
	Sugars	4.46g
	Sugars, added	N/A
Protein		12.5g

Core Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A, IU	N/A
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	N/A
Calcium, Ca	161.0mg
Iron, Fe	2.95mg
Potassium, K	223.0mg
Vitamin D, IU	N/A

Other Nutrients
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.0ug

Ingredients
	Enriched Macaroni Product (wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [iron], Thiamin Mononitrate [vitamin B1], Riboflavin [vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Cheese Sauce (whey, Part Skim Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Concentrate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Canola Oil, Milk, Contains Less Than 2% Of Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative, Artificial Color, Milkfat, Cheese Culture, Oleoresin Paprika [color], Natural Flavor, Enzymes, Annatto Extract [color], Vitamin A Palmitate)

Difference/similarity score (lower is better, 0.0 means nutrients are identical): 16.10

All Nutrients Per 100g (3.527 oz)
Calories		304.0kcal (=)
Total Fat		4.46g (+0.44g, +10.95%)
	Saturated Fat	1.34g (=)
	Trans Fat	0.0g (=)
Cholesterol		9.0mg (-4.00mg, -30.77%)
Sodium		866.0mg (+9.00mg, +1.05%)
Total Carbohydrates		50.89g (=)
	Dietary Fiber	1.8g (=)
	Sugars	4.46g (=)
	Sugars, added	N/A
Protein		12.5g (=)

Core Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A, IU	N/A
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	N/A
Calcium, Ca	170.0mg (+9.00mg, +5.59%)
Iron, Fe	2.95mg (=)
Potassium, K	214.0mg (-9.00mg, -4.04%)
Vitamin D, IU	0.0IU

Ingredients
	Ingredients: Enriched Macaroni Product (wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [iron], Thiamin Mononitrate [vitamin B1], Riboflavin [vitamin B2j, Folic Acid); Cheese Sauce (whey, Part Skim Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate Milk Protein Concentrate Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Canola Oil, Milk, Contains Less Than 2% Of Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative, Artificial Color, Milkfat, Cheese Culture, Oleoresin Paprika [color], Natural Flavor, Enzymes, Annatto Extract [color], Vitamin A Palmitate)

Difference/similarity score (lower is better, 0.0 means nutrients are identical): 24.64

All Nutrients Per 100g (3.527 oz)
Calories		321.0kcal (+17.00kcal, +5.59%)
Total Fat		10.09g (+6.07g, +151.00%)
	Saturated Fat	5.5g (+4.16g, +310.45%)
	Trans Fat	0.0g (=)
Cholesterol		18.0mg (+5.00mg, +38.46%)
Sodium		853.0mg (-4.00mg, -0.47%)
Total Carbohydrates		46.79g (-4.10g, -8.06%)
	Dietary Fiber	1.8g (=)
	Sugars	4.59g (+0.13g, +2.91%)
	Sugars, added	N/A
Protein		11.93g (-0.57g, -4.56%)

Core Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A, IU	N/A
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	N/A
Calcium, Ca	174.0mg (+13.00mg, +8.07%)
Iron, Fe	1.93mg (-1.02mg, -34.58%)
Potassium, K	229.0mg (+6.00mg, +2.69%)
Vitamin D, IU	0.0IU

Ingredients
	Enriched Macaroni Product (wheat Flour, Glycerol Monostearate, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [iron], Thiamin Mononitrate [vitamin B1], Riboflavin [vitamin B2], Folic Acid); Cheese Sauce (whey, Cheddar Cheese [milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (color)], Canola Oil, Contains Less Than 2% Of Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Concentrate, Milk, Skim Milk, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [preservative], Sodium Alginate, Oleoresin Paprika [color], Cheese Culture, Annatto Extract [color], Enzymes); Seasoning (modified Food Starch, Maltodextrin, Spice [contains Mustard], Salt, Acetylated Monoglycerides, Garlic, Onion, Paprika); Breadcrumb (wheat Flour, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Spice, Yeast, Garlic*, Salt)

Difference/similarity score (lower is better, 0.0 means nutrients are identical): 29.51

All Nutrients Per 100g (3.527 oz)
Calories		316.0kcal (+12.00kcal, +3.95%)
Total Fat		10.2g (+6.18g, +153.73%)
	Saturated Fat	3.06g (+1.72g, +128.36%)
	Trans Fat	0.0g (=)
Cholesterol		10.0mg (-3.00mg, -23.08%)
Sodium		878.0mg (+21.00mg, +2.45%)
Total Carbohydrates		45.92g (-4.97g, -9.77%)
	Dietary Fiber	2.0g (+0.20g, +11.11%)
	Sugars	5.1g (+0.64g, +14.35%)
	Sugars, added	N/A
Protein		11.22g (-1.28g, -10.24%)

Core Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A, IU	N/A
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	N/A
Calcium, Ca	153.0mg (-8.00mg, -4.97%)
Iron, Fe	2.04mg (-0.91mg, -30.85%)
Potassium, K	235.0mg (+12.00mg, +5.38%)
Vitamin D, IU	0.0IU

Ingredients
	Enriched Macaroni Product (semolina, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Skim Milk, Mozzarella Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Monterrey Jack Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Asiago Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Canola Oil, Whey, Maltodextrin, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Salt, Sodium Alginate, Mono And Diglycerides, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Lactic Acid, Color Added (beta Carotene)

Difference/similarity score (lower is better, 0.0 means nutrients are identical): 35.24

All Nutrients Per 100g (3.527 oz)
Calories		321.0kcal (+17.00kcal, +5.59%)
Total Fat		10.09g (+6.07g, +151.00%)
	Saturated Fat	4.59g (+3.25g, +242.54%)
	Trans Fat	0.0g (=)
Cholesterol		18.0mg (+5.00mg, +38.46%)
Sodium		872.0mg (+15.00mg, +1.75%)
Total Carbohydrates		47.71g (-3.18g, -6.25%)
	Dietary Fiber	1.8g (=)
	Sugars	5.5g (+1.04g, +23.32%)
	Sugars, added	N/A
Protein		11.01g (-1.49g, -11.92%)

Core Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A, IU	N/A
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	N/A
Calcium, Ca	165.0mg (+4.00mg, +2.48%)
Iron, Fe	1.93mg (-1.02mg, -34.58%)
Potassium, K	248.0mg (+25.00mg, +11.21%)
Vitamin D, IU	N/A

Other Nutrients
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.0ug (=)

Ingredients
	Enriched Macaroni Product (wheat Flour, Glycerol Monostearate, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [iron], Thiamin Mononitrate [vitamin B1], Riboflavin [vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Cheese Sauce (whey, Cheddar Cheese [milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (color)], Canola Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Milk, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Milk Protein Concentrate, Skim Milk, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [preservative], Sodium Alginate, Milkfat, Oleoresin Paprika [color], Cheese Culture, Annatto Extract [color], Enzymes), Seasoning (modified Food Starch, Maltodextrin, Spice [contains Mustard], Salt, Acetylated Monoglycerides, Garlic, Onion, Paprika), Breadcrumb (wheat Flour, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Spice, Yeast, Garlic, Salt), dried

Difference/similarity score (lower is better, 0.0 means nutrients are identical): 36.65

All Nutrients Per 100g (3.527 oz)
Calories		319.0kcal (+15.00kcal, +4.93%)
Total Fat		10.62g (+6.60g, +164.18%)
	Saturated Fat	3.1g (+1.76g, +131.34%)
	Trans Fat	0.0g (=)
Cholesterol		9.0mg (-4.00mg, -30.77%)
Sodium		832.0mg (-25.00mg, -2.92%)
Total Carbohydrates		46.9g (-3.99g, -7.84%)
	Dietary Fiber	1.8g (=)
	Sugars	4.42g (-0.04g, -0.90%)
	Sugars, added	N/A
Protein		10.62g (-1.88g, -15.04%)

Core Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A, IU	N/A
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	N/A
Calcium, Ca	142.0mg (-19.00mg, -11.80%)
Iron, Fe	1.86mg (-1.09mg, -36.95%)
Potassium, K	230.0mg (+7.00mg, +3.14%)
Vitamin D, IU	N/A

Other Nutrients
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.0ug (=)

Ingredients
	Enriched Macaroni (wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [iron], Thiamine 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, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Natural Flavors, Salt, Color Added (beta Carotene Solution, Paprika Oleoresin Solution), Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Mono And Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum)

Difference/similarity score (lower is better, 0.0 means nutrients are identical): 37.04

All Nutrients Per 100g (3.527 oz)
Calories		319.0kcal (+15.00kcal, +4.93%)
Total Fat		10.62g (+6.60g, +164.18%)
	Saturated Fat	2.65g (+1.31g, +97.76%)
	Trans Fat	0.0g (=)
Cholesterol		9.0mg (-4.00mg, -30.77%)
Sodium		832.0mg (-25.00mg, -2.92%)
Total Carbohydrates		45.13g (-5.76g, -11.32%)
	Dietary Fiber	2.7g (+0.90g, +50.00%)
	Sugars	4.42g (-0.04g, -0.90%)
	Sugars, added	N/A
Protein		9.73g (-2.77g, -22.16%)

Core Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A, IU	N/A
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	N/A
Calcium, Ca	142.0mg (-19.00mg, -11.80%)
Iron, Fe	N/A
Potassium, K	230.0mg (+7.00mg, +3.14%)
Vitamin D, IU	0.0IU

Ingredients
	Enriched Pasta [wheat Flour Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin B1), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Water Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Soy And Or Canola Oil, Whey, Non Fat Dry Milk, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphate, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Natural Flavors, Salt, Color Added (beta Carotene Solution, Paprika Oleoresin Solution), Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Mono And Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum

Difference/similarity score (lower is better, 0.0 means nutrients are identical): 38.08

All Nutrients Per 100g (3.527 oz)
Calories		324.0kcal (+20.00kcal, +6.58%)
Total Fat		11.27g (+7.25g, +180.35%)
	Saturated Fat	3.17g (+1.83g, +136.57%)
	Trans Fat	0.0g (=)
Cholesterol		14.0mg (+1.00mg, +7.69%)
Sodium		845.0mg (-12.00mg, -1.40%)
Total Carbohydrates		45.07g (-5.82g, -11.44%)
	Dietary Fiber	1.4g (-0.40g, -22.22%)
	Sugars	4.93g (+0.47g, +10.54%)
	Sugars, added	N/A
Protein		10.56g (-1.94g, -15.52%)

Core Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A, IU	N/A
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	N/A
Calcium, Ca	134.0mg (-27.00mg, -16.77%)
Iron, Fe	1.76mg (-1.19mg, -40.34%)
Potassium, K	232.0mg (+9.00mg, +4.04%)
Vitamin D, IU	N/A

Other Nutrients
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.0ug (=)

Ingredients
	Enriched Macaroni Product (wheat Flour, Glycerol Monostearate, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [iron], Thiamin Mononitrite [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

Difference/similarity score (lower is better, 0.0 means nutrients are identical): 39.70

All Nutrients Per 100g (3.527 oz)
Calories		327.0kcal (+23.00kcal, +7.57%)
Total Fat		10.2g (+6.18g, +153.73%)
	Saturated Fat	3.57g (+2.23g, +166.42%)
	Trans Fat	0.0g (=)
Cholesterol		20.0mg (+7.00mg, +53.85%)
Sodium		837.0mg (-20.00mg, -2.33%)
Total Carbohydrates		43.88g (-7.01g, -13.77%)
	Dietary Fiber	1.0g (-0.80g, -44.44%)
	Sugars	4.08g (-0.38g, -8.52%)
	Sugars, added	N/A
Protein		12.24g (-0.26g, -2.08%)

Core Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A, IU	N/A
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	N/A
Calcium, Ca	173.0mg (+12.00mg, +7.45%)
Iron, Fe	2.65mg (-0.30mg, -10.17%)
Potassium, K	204.0mg (-19.00mg, -8.52%)
Vitamin D, IU	N/A

Other Nutrients
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.0ug (=)

Ingredients
	Enriched Macaroni Product (wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [iron], Thiamin Mononitrate [vitamin B1], Riboflavin [vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Cheese Sauce (whey, Cheddar Cheese [milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Havarti Cheese [milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Canola Oil, Swiss Cheese [milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Milk, Salt, Milk Protein Concentrate, Skim Milk, Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid [preservative], Milkfat, Oleoresin Paprika [color], Cheese Culture, Annatto Extract [color], Enzymes)