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White Castle Cheeseburgers 16 ct Variety Pack: 6 Jalapeno, 6 Classic and 4 Cheddar Bacon
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📊 NOVA 4

White Castle Cheeseburgers 16 ct Variety Pack: 6 Jalapeno, 6 Classic and 4 Cheddar Bacon

White Castle
29.44 oz
Available at Foodtown
340
Calories
16g
Protein
3g
Sugars
630mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
310
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This frozen 16-count variety pack from White Castle brings a diner-style fast-food ritual into the home freezer. You’d find it in the supermarket’s frozen entrées and appetizers aisle, shelved alongside other frozen sliders, party snacks, and quick-heat burgers. Shoppers reach for it on grocery runs for casual gatherings, game-day spreads, late-night cravings, or low-effort weekend brunches when they want a shareable, no-fuss meal. White Castle positions itself as an iconic fast-food brand with working-class roots and nostalgic appeal; marketing leans on heritage, convenience and flavor variety rather than health claims. Packaging typically emphasizes the mini-burger format, variety flavors (Jalapeño, Classic, Cheddar Bacon) and quick prep, often with playful, family-friendly imagery — there’s no organic certification and few if any “all-natural” or health-halo claims on this SKU. In plain terms it’s a highly processed, frozen ready-to-heat product made from formed beef patties, processed cheeses, enriched buns and multiple emulsifiers, stabilizers and preservatives. Sensory cues: expect soft, slightly sweet enriched buns, a dense, finely textured beef patty, and a creamy, melty processed-cheese bite with smoky or spicy accents depending on the variety; bacon adds a cured, slightly chewy contrast and the jalapeño version delivers a mild pickled heat. The ritual is simple — bake or microwave from frozen, plate as sliders for a crowd, or serve with fries and dipping sauces. Its appeal is convenience, uniform predictability and the nostalgic shorthand of an American fast-food classic repurposed for home entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 3
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium630mg27%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein16g
* 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

Jalapeno, Cheese, Sliders:, Bun:, Enriched, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid), Water,, Sugar,, Soybean, Oil,, Contains, 2%, or, Less:, Yeast,, Salt,, Vital, Wheat, Gluten,, Mono-and, Diglycerides,, Corn, Starch,, Calcium, Stearoyl, Lactylate, (CSL),, Oat, Fiber,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Guar, Gum,, Sodium, Alginate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Enzymes,, Xanthan, Gum,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Hamburger:, Beef,, Pasteurized, Process, American, Cheese, with, Peppers, and, Other, Natural, Flavor:, Milk,, Water,, Milkfat, and/or, Cream,, Salt,, Sodium, Citrate,, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Serrano, Peppers,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Cheese, Cultures,, Capsicum,, Natural, Flavors,, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservative),, Color, Added,, Enzymes,, Soy, Lecithin, (Anti-Sticking, Agent),, Water,, Dried, Onion,, Salt,, Pepper., Classic, Cheese, Sliders:, Bun:, Enriched, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Sugar,, Soybean, Oil,, Contains, 2%, or, Less:, Yeast,, Salt,, Vital, Wheat, Gluten,, Mono-and, Diglycerides,, Corn, Starch,, Calcium, Stearoyl, Lactylate, (CSL),, Oat, Fiber,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Guar, Gum,, Sodium, Alginate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Enzymes,, Xanthan, Gum,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Hamburger:, Beef,, Sharp, Pasteurized, Process, American, Cheese:, Pasteurized, Milk,, Water,, Cream, Milkfat,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Cheese, Cultures,, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservative),, Lactic, Acid,, Color, Added,, Enzymes,, Acetic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Soy, Lecithin,, Sunflower, Lecithin, (Anti-Sticking, Agent),, Water,, Dried, Onions,, Salt,, Pepper., Cheddar, Bacon, Cheese, Sliders:, Bun:, Enriched, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Sugar,, Soybean, Oil,, Contains, 2%, or, Less:, Yeast,, Salt,, Vital, Wheat, Gluten,, Mono-and, Diglycerides,, Corn, Starch,, Calcium, Stearoyl, Lactylate, (CSL),, Oat, Fiber,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Guar, Gum,, Sodium, Alginate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Enzymes,, Xanthan, Gum,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Hamburger:, Beef,, Pasteurized, Process, Cheddar, Cheese, Food, with, Bacon:, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Bacon, (Cured, with:, Water,, Salt,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite., May, Contain, Sugar,, Smoke, Flavoring,, Sodium, Phosphate),, Water,, Cream,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Salt,, Annatto, and, Paprika, (Color),, Water,, Dried, Onions,, Salt,, Pepper..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono-and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Color Added - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika - 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 additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives, corn syrup solids, modified ingredients) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, which places it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about White Castle Cheeseburgers 16 ct Variety Pack: 6 Jalapeno, 6 Classic and 4 Cheddar Bacon

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These cheeseburgers pack a protein punch with 16 grams per serving, but they also contain added sugars and preservatives. If you’re looking for a quick, hearty snack or meal, they could fit the bill, especially when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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