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Sargento® Creamery Natural Cheddar Sliced Cheese, 10 Slices, 6 oz
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Sargento® Creamery Natural Cheddar Sliced Cheese, 10 Slices, 6 oz

SARGENTO
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
3g
Protein
130mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SARGENTO Creamery Natural Cheddar Sliced Cheese lives in the refrigerated dairy aisle, tucked on shelves with other sliced and block cheeses, near shredded cheese, butter and deli-style packaged cheeses. Packaged in a small 6-ounce Fresh-Lock® resealable pack of ten slices, it reads as a convenient, everyday cheese for households that want reliable melt and familiar flavor. Shoppers pull it for quick weeknight grilled cheeses, cheeseburgers, lunchboxes and brunch sandwiches — any trip to the store that’s about easy meals, school lunches, or backyard burgers. The brand positions itself as an approachable, mid-market American cheesemaker: Sargento leans on heritage and convenience, aiming at busy parents and home cooks who want “real” ingredients and predictable performance. The label emphasizes “100% real, natural cheese” and highlights added cream for a creamier melt; there is no organic certification and the packaging avoids child-focused characters, instead using clean type and a freshness seal as trust cues. In plain processing terms, this is a traditional cheddar cheese that has been pasteurized, cultured, sliced and packaged — not heavily reformulated with emulsifiers or long lists of industrial additives. Sensory notes: thin, uniform slices with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a mild cheddar tang that softens quickly when heated, producing an even, melty texture ideal for grilled sandwiches. The resealable pack supports quick rituals — tear, peel and layer onto bread or burgers — and the product reads as a practical, comforting pantry staple in American grocery culture, balancing homemade authenticity with modern convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Pasteurized, Milk,, Pasteurized, Cream,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Vegetable, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from pasteurized milk and cream with cultures, salt and enzymes and simply sliced and packaged, it contains few industrial additives but is a processed packaged cheese product, placing it in NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Sargento® Creamery Natural Cheddar Sliced Cheese, 10 Slices, 6 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, can't it? This cheese has 70 calories per slice and 3 grams of protein, which is decent for a snack. It's not loaded with sugars or preservatives, but if you're looking for something ultra-nutritious, you might want to pair it with some veggies or whole grain crackers for a more balanced bite.

Perfect For

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

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