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Kraft  Deli Deluxe Cheese Slices American White
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Kraft Deli Deluxe Cheese Slices American White

Kraft
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
3g
Protein
320mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kraft Deli Deluxe White American Cheese Slices arrive in the refrigerated cheese aisle, stacked with other pre-sliced and processed singles near packaged deli meats, butter and sandwich spreads. The 16-ounce resealable pack of 24 slices signals convenience for busy households: lunchboxes, quick weeknight grilled cheeses and backyard burgers. Its marketing leans on approachable, family-friendly cues — “made with quality ingredients,” easy melts and consistent flavor — positioning the product for parents, students and anyone after familiar comfort food rather than artisanal experimentation. The label carries mild health halos common to mainstream dairy products (an “excellent source of calcium” claim and statements about quality) but lacks organic or natural certification; kid-oriented appeal comes from the slice format and predictable milky, creamy taste rather than cartoon branding. In plain terms, this is a processed cheese product: it blends cultured milk with added water, milkfat, emulsifying salts and preservatives to create uniform slices that hold together and melt reliably. Sensory-wise, the slices are smooth, soft and elastic with a dense, creamy mouthfeel and a mild, slightly salty dairy flavor; sunflower lecithin and slice-separation layers make serving effortless. Packaging is a soft plastic resealable pouch that supports quick retrieval and reuse. Typical rituals include stacking slices on burgers, layering them in grilled cheese sandwiches, or slipping one into a packed lunch. In American grocery culture this cheese sits at the intersection of fast convenience and nostalgic comfort — a go-to for predictable melts and kid-approved sandwiches when shoppers trade culinary adventure for reliable, speedy meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 24
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

AMERICAN, CHEESE, (CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, WATER,, MILKFAT,, SODIUM, CITRATE,, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SALT,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SORBIC, ACID, AS, A, PRESERVATIVE,, WITH, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, ADDED, FOR, SLICE, SEPARATION..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • sorbic acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains processed cheese with added water, emulsifying salts (sodium citrate, sodium phosphate), preservatives and other additives; formulation and industrial processing place it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Kraft Deli Deluxe Cheese Slices American White

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These cheese slices contain 70 calories and provide a decent dose of calcium, which is great for bone health. However, they do have a fair amount of sodium and are processed, so if you're looking for a whole-food option, you might want to explore other choices.

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Vibe:

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