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Sargento® Ultra Thin® Natural Swiss Sliced Cheese, 18 Slices, 6.84 oz
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Sargento® Ultra Thin® Natural Swiss Sliced Cheese, 18 Slices, 6.84 oz

SARGENTO
6.84 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
9g
Protein
60mg
Sodium
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SARGENTO Ultra Thin Natural Swiss is a thinly sliced, resealable-packaged natural cheese marketed for everyday sandwich making and on-the-go eating. In a grocery store you’ll find it in the refrigerated cheese aisle near other pre-sliced cheeses, lunch meats, packaged deli cheeses and butter — often adjacent to other convenience-focused dairy items and picnic-ready packs. The product fits quick shopping occasions like back-to-school lunch runs, road trips and game-day prep as well as casual weeknight sandwiches or weekend brunches where easy melting and sliceability matter. Sargento’s brand positioning leans into heritage and approachable quality: familiar, family-friendly, and practical, aimed at shoppers who want a perceived “natural” option without specialty-store prices. Packaging and label cues include the “Natural” claim, an “Ultra Thin” descriptor, and FreshLock resealable packaging; there are implicit health halos from the short ingredient list and lack of artificial colors, but no organic certification is claimed. In plain processing terms, this is a made cheese — milk transformed with culture and enzymes, sliced and packaged industrially — so it’s a processed dairy product rather than a fresh raw ingredient. Sensory details: the Swiss profile is mellow and mildly nutty, with thin, pliable slices that layer cleanly on bread, melt smoothly on a burger or panini, and feel creamy rather than rubbery. Rituals around use are tactile and routine: peel a slice, stack it in a sandwich, toss a few slices into a cooler for a tailgate, or let it soften at room temperature for tastier melting. Its convenience-focused form and familiar flavor make it a common, low-effort staple in American home kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Protein9g
* 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,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes..

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, cheese culture, salt and enzymes with industrial slicing and packaging, this is a processed cheese product rather than an ultra-processed formulation — simple ingredients but manufactured into a ready-to-use convenience form.

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Common Questions about Sargento® Ultra Thin® Natural Swiss Sliced Cheese, 18 Slices, 6.84 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This cheese packs a punch with 9 grams of protein per serving and is low in sugar, making it a decent option for a snack or sandwich. Just remember, it’s still cheese, so moderation is key, especially if you’re watching your saturated fat intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
game-day-prep

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