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Kraft Singles, 2% Yellow
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Kraft Singles, 2% Yellow

Kraft
10.70 oz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
4g
Protein
2g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kraft Singles 2% Yellow are familiar individually wrapped American cheese slices sold in the refrigerated dairy aisle, typically shelved near block and shredded cheeses, processed cheese spreads, sliced deli cheeses and sandwich fixings. You’ll spot them in mainstream supermarkets, often in multi-pack plastic boxes near lunch meats and butter. They fit casual shopping trips for quick meals—back‑to‑school lunch packing, weekend brunches, game‑day tailgates, and any night you want an easy grilled cheese or cheeseburger. Kraft positions these as an everyday comfort product: reliably melty, mildly nostalgic, and family friendly, marketed to value-conscious parents and busy households who want “real dairy” and convenience without fuss. The label leans on simple claims—real dairy, no artificial flavors, reduced fat—while the packaging and individually wrapped squares emphasize convenience rather than organic or artisanal credentials; there is no organic certification. In plain terms this is a highly processed dairy product made to deliver uniform melt and shelf-stable convenience. Sensory notes: each thin square is smooth and pliable, with a creamy, slightly elastic texture that becomes glossy and gooey when melted; the color is a consistent pale yellow thanks to added colorants. The ritual is tactile and quick—peel a wrapper, stack slices on a burger, lay them on toast, or assemble a sandwich before pressing on a griddle. The product’s appeal rests on ease, predictability, and that familiar mellow American cheese flavor that carries across generations.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 16
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars2g
Protein4g
* 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

SKIM, MILK,, MILK,, MILK, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, WHEY,, MILKFAT,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, SALT,, LACTIC, ACID,, SORBIC, ACID, AS, A, PRESERVATIVE,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, ENZYMES,, OLEORESIN, PAPRIKA, (COLOR),, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (COLOR),, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sorbic acid - Synthetic preservative
  • oleoresin paprika - Artificial coloring
  • annatto extract - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, sodium phosphate, sorbic acid, milk protein concentrate, coloring) and is an industrially formulated, individually wrapped processed cheese product consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kraft Singles, 2% Yellow

Well, it depends on your perspective! At 45 calories per slice and packed with 4 grams of protein, they can be a decent addition to a balanced meal. However, they’re not exactly a whole-food option, so if you're aiming for a diet rich in natural ingredients, you might want to enjoy these in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientpractical
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