United States (parent: Kraft Heinz) · 37 SKUs scored · avg 41/100

Velveeta

Velveeta, a brand under Kraft Heinz, specializes in shelf-stable dairy and prepared food products in the United States. Its most recognized offering is a processed cheese loaf, known for its smooth melting properties often utilized in dishes like queso. The brand has expanded its product line to include prepared pasta dishes, such as its popular Shells & Cheese variant, which incorporates a similar processed cheese sauce. Velveeta products generally fall into the ultra-processed food category due to their formulation and ingredient list. Its positioning emphasizes convenience and a distinct texture profile within the broader cheese and prepared meal sectors. Our pages evaluate each Velveeta SKU by analyzing its nutritional profile and ingredient composition against category benchmarks and similar convenience food items.

All Velveeta SKUs, ranked

• Chicken & Broccoli50
• Med, Spicy Chipotle Shell Pasta with Creamy Cheese Sauce & Seasonings, Med…49
• Original Shell Pasta & Creamy Cheese Sauce, Original49
• Bacon Creamy Cheese Sauce with Shell Pasta & Real Bacon Pieces, Bacon48
• Nacho Supreme48
• Queso Blanco48
• Shells & Cheese47
• Philly Cheesesteak Style46
• Shells & Cheese46
• 3 Cheese45
• Chicken Alfredo45
• Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce45
• Original Flavor Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product Slices, Original45
• Queso Blanco45
• Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac45
• Original Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Original44
• Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac44
• 2% Milk Cheese43
• Liquid Gold Queso Blanco Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Queso Blanco41
• Sharp Cheddar41
• Jalapeno Slices, Jalapeno40
• Sharp Cheddar40
• Jalapeno Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product with Jalapeno Peppers, Jalapeno39
• Original Shredded Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original39
• Mexican Style Cheddar Blend Shreds37
• Mexican Style Shredded Cheddar Cheese Blend37
• Shreds, Cheddar, Cheddar37
• Shreds, Shredded Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original, Original37
• Queso Blanco Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product36
• Dip Cups, Chili Cheese35
• Jalapeno Cheese Sauce, Jalapeno35
• Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original35
• Shredded Pasteurized Prepared Cheese, Queso Blanco35
• Shredded Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Queso Blanco, Queso Blanco35
• Shreds, Shredded Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Preduct, Mozzarella, Mozzarella35
• Cheesy Bites32
• Pasteurized Prepared Cheddar Cheese Product, Sharp28

Data source: USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods dataset. Nutrition Facts values, ingredient lists and UPCs are manufacturer-declared. FoodScore methodology is documented on the methodology page.