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Oscar Mayer Lunchables, Turkey & American Cheese
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Oscar Mayer Lunchables, Turkey & American Cheese

Lunchables
1 ct
Available at Foodtown
300
Calories
10g
Protein
21g
Sugars
610mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
180
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lunchables Oscar Mayer Turkey & American Cheese Fun Pack is a child-focused, convenience-oriented refrigerated tray that pairs pre-sliced cured turkey and American-style prepared cheese with buttery crackers, a Capri Sun fruit drink pouch, and a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. You'll usually find it in the refrigerated deli/lunchbox section near ready-to-eat lunch kits, single-serve deli meats, juice pouches, and other convenience meals marketed to families. This item suits back-to-school mornings, packed lunches, quick weekend bites, and on-the-go car rides when parents need a no-prep option. The brand leans into playful, kid-centric positioning — bright packaging, “make it your way” copy, and familiar licensed snacks — selling independence and ease to parents and nostalgia to adults who grew up with the line. Labels often highlight simple halos like “10 g protein,” “contains real juice,” and recognizable brand names, but there are no organic or clean-label certifications; ingredient lists include preservatives, artificial flavors, and formed cheese product. In plain terms it is highly processed and designed for long refrigerated shelf life and consistent taste. Sensory notes: the plastic compartmented tray and foil/film pouch create a ritual of unwrapping and assembling; the turkey is tender and smoky, the cheese slice is smooth and pliable, crackers are flaky and slightly sweet-salty, the juice pouch is sweet and tangy, and the peanut butter cup provides a sweet, chocolatey finish. Overall it reads as a convenient, playful mini-meal built for portability and kid appeal within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium610mg27%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars17g34%
Protein10g
* 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

Mixed, Fruit, Flavored, Juice, Drink, Blend, from, Concentrate, (Filtered, Water;, Sugar;, Pear,, Grape, and, Orange, Juice, Concentrates;, Monk, Fruit, Concentrate;, Citric, Acid;, Pineapple, and, Apple, Juice, Concentrates;, Natural, Flavor;, Mushroom, Extract, [to, Protect, Quality]);, Roast, White, Turkey-Cured-Smoke, Flavor, Added, (White, Turkey,, Water,, Potassium, Lactate,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Modified, Cornstarch,, Dextrose,, Salt,, Carrageenan,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Potassium, Salts,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Sodium, Ascorbate,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Smoke, Flavor);, American, Pasteurized, Prepared, Cheese, Product, (Milk,, Water,, Milkfat,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Whey,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Lactic, Acid,, Sorbic, Acid, as, a, Preservative,, Cheese, Culture,, Enzymes,, Oleoresin, Paprika, [Color],, Annatto, [Color],, with, Sunflower, Lecithin, Added, for, Slice, Separation);, Crackers, (Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Palm, Oil,, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, [Canola,, and/or, Soybean,, and/or, Palm, Oil],, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Ammonium, Bicarbonate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavors);, Peanut, Butter, Cup, (Milk, Chocolate, [Sugar,, Cocoa, Butter,, Chocolate,, Skim, Milk,, Milk, Fat,, Lactose,, Soy, Lecithin,, PGPR, (Emulsifier)],, Peanuts,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Salt,, TBHQ, &, Citric, Acid, to, Maintain, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • PGPR - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Oleoresin Paprika - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (prepared cheese product, cured meat with additives, preservatives, artificial flavors, emulsifiers, and packaged candy/drink), consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Oscar Mayer Lunchables, Turkey & American Cheese

That depends on your definition of healthy! It packs a decent punch with 10 grams of protein and some calcium, which is great for growing kids. However, it's also high in sodium and added sugars, so it might not be the best daily snack if you're watching those factors.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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