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Stuffed Shells at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
48
low
Glycemic load / serving
18
medium
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

Italian cuisine · Contains Gluten · Non-Vegetarian · Contains Egg. Serving: 1 cup (about 200 g).

Stuffed Shells nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories350 kcal
Protein15 g
Carbohydrate40 g
Fiber2 g
Sugars6 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat15 g
Saturated fat8 g
Sodium600 mg

Typical ingredients: pasta shells, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, marinara sauce, garlic, onion, basil, salt, pepper

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Common questions about stuffed shells

How many calories are in stuffed shells?

NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) of a typical stuffed shells recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is stuffed shells good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 18, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of stuffed shells?

NutriOptio grades a typical stuffed shells B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own stuffed shells

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical stuffed shells in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.