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Sargento Ultra Thin Sliced Cheese, Mild Cheddar
Dairy
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Sargento Ultra Thin Sliced Cheese, Mild Cheddar

SARGENTO
7.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
8g
Protein
220mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SARGENTO Ultra Thin Sliced Cheese, Mild Cheddar is the kind of familiar dairy you’ll find on the refrigerated cheese aisle near other pre-sliced cheeses, deli meats, and packaged sandwich fixings. The 20-slice pack is aimed at shoppers stocking up for families, parties, or regular sandwich-making duty, often placed beside shredded cheeses and snackable cheese trays. This product suits casual occasions — weeknight sandwiches, backyard burger nights, packed lunches, and grazing platters for gatherings — and it travels easily from grocery cart to picnic basket. Sargento positions itself as a family-owned, heritage brand that emphasizes "real" and "natural" cheese, marketing toward practical shoppers who want convenience without feeling like they sacrificed authenticity. The label leans on health halos like “natural” and the absence of artificial colors (only annatto for color), but it does not carry organic certification; packaging and copy emphasize family tradition more than nutrition claims. Processing context: made from pasteurized milk, cultures, salt and enzymes in a controlled manufacturing process, it’s a processed natural cheese (no emulsifiers listed). Sensory details: ultra-thin slices are buttery soft with a mild, nutty cheddar flavor, designed to melt smoothly over a hot burger or lay flat in a club sandwich; the thin format feels light and indulgent. Packaging typically stacks slices in a plastic-wrapped pack inside a box, making it easy to pull one slice at a time and re-seal for later. The everyday ritual is simple — pull, stack, melt, or pair with fruit and nuts for a quick, crowd-friendly snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 7
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein8g
* 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,, 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 basic cheese ingredients (pasteurized milk, culture, salt, enzymes, annatto) and sold as pre-sliced convenience, it fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods): altered from the raw milk base but without the industrial additives typical of ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Sargento Ultra Thin Sliced Cheese, Mild Cheddar

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This cheese packs in 8 grams of protein per serving, which is great if you're looking for a protein boost. However, it’s also relatively high in saturated fat and sodium, so if you're watching those, just keep that in mind. In moderation, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're pairing it with healthier options like whole grain crackers or fresh veggies.

Perfect For

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

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