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Sargento Natural Sliced Cheese, Reduced Fat Swiss
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Sargento Natural Sliced Cheese, Reduced Fat Swiss

SARGENTO
6.67 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
7g
Protein
65mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SARGENTO Natural Sliced Cheese, Reduced Fat Swiss is a familiar refrigerated deli-style slice aimed at shoppers seeking convenience and a lighter take on a classic cheese. You’d find it in the chilled cheese aisle near other pre-sliced and packaged cheeses, beside lunch meats, shredded cheeses, and small-format specialty blocks. It fits everyday occasions — packed lunches, quick weeknight sandwiches, brunch croissants, or a simple appetizer platter with crackers and fruit. The brand positions itself as a trustworthy, mid-market American cheese maker: established, family-oriented, and focused on convenience and “natural” ingredient cues. Marketing emphasizes real cheese, simple ingredients and portionable slices, appealing to parents, busy professionals, and value-conscious cooks who want an easy upgrade to sandwiches and snacks. The label leans on a health halo: “Natural” and “Reduced Fat” callouts suggest a better-for-you choice, though it does not carry organic certification or child-targeted character branding. Processing is straightforward — made from pasteurized reduced-fat milk with cheese cultures, salt, enzymes and added vitamin A palmitate — a made cheese product created by traditional dairy fermentation and slicing rather than an industrial cheese analogue. Sensory notes: pale, ivory slices with the mild nutty, slightly sweet profile of Swiss; firm but pliable texture that melts cleanly for veggies or open-faced melts; thin, uniform slices packaged in a resealable plastic pouch for grab-and-go use. Rituals include pulling a slice for a lunchbox, layering on rye or whole grain for sandwiches, or arranging slices on a quick cheese board, reinforcing its role as a reliable, everyday cheese staple in American groceries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 9
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein7g
* 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, Reduced, Fat, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate..

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?

The product is a processed cheese made from pasteurized milk, cultures, salt and enzymes with a simple added vitamin, so it is not an ultra-processed formulation with emulsifiers or industrial additives but is a processed food (NOVA 3).

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Common Questions about Sargento Natural Sliced Cheese, Reduced Fat Swiss

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This cheese packs 7 grams of protein per slice and only 70 calories, making it a great option for a quick snack or sandwich topping. Just keep in mind that it’s reduced fat, which means it has less fat than regular Swiss, but it’s still a dairy product, so if you’re lactose-intolerant or following a strict diet, you might want to consider alternatives.

Perfect For

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