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White Castle Cheeseburgers
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White Castle Cheeseburgers

White Castle
29.28 oz
Available at Foodtown
340
Calories
16g
Protein
3g
Sugars
620mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
99
Ingredients

What You Should Know

White Castle Cheeseburgers (29.28 oz) present themselves as grab-and-go frozen sliders that live where convenience meets nostalgia. Store placement: you’ll find them in the frozen entrées/meal solutions aisle near other frozen sandwiches, party appetizers, and family-size frozen burgers; often adjacent to frozen fries, pizza, and TV-dinner style items. Occasions: they are stocked for game nights, quick family dinners, college dorm re-living of favorite fast-food memories, and grab-and-go party trays. Brand positioning: White Castle leans into American fast-food heritage and regional cult status — marketed to fans who remember late-night sliders, college students, busy parents, and nostalgics seeking an ’iconic’ comfort bite; the tone is playful and crave-focused rather than health-centric. Label characteristics: packaging emphasizes taste and convenience, with kid-friendly visuals and no organic or natural certification; any health halos are limited to cooked/fully-cooked convenience claims rather than nutritional superiority. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable/frozen prepared product featuring reconstituted cheese, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and bread systems, intended for quick heating. Sensory details: each slider delivers a soft, slightly sweet enriched bun, a thin, savory 100% beef patty with a melt-in-place processed American cheese slice and rehydrated grilled-onion notes; texture is soft and uniform with a tender chew and a smooth, slightly elastic cheese layer. Packaging: family-size sealed cardboard sleeve and plastic tray designed for oven or air-fryer reheating; ritual use often includes heating multiple at once for sharing, dipping sauces, and late-night snacking. The product fits squarely into American grocery culture as a communal, indulgent convenience item with strong brand nostalgia.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 3
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium620mg27%
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

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..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Color Added - 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, reconstituted processed cheese, corn syrup solids, gums) and is a ready-to-heat, industrially formulated frozen product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about White Castle Cheeseburgers

The term 'healthy' can mean different things to different people. These cheeseburgers pack a decent protein punch with 16 grams per serving, but they also contain added sugars and preservatives. If you're looking for a quick, satisfying bite after a long day, they can definitely fit into a balanced diet, but they might not be your go-to for a daily meal.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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