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White Castle Hamburger Sliders
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

White Castle Hamburger Sliders

White Castle
9.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
13g
Protein
3g
Sugars
380mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

White Castle Hamburger Sliders arrive in the frozen aisle, usually shelved with other frozen sandwiches, party appetizers, and TV-dinner style entrees. You might find them near frozen burgers, chicken nuggets, and convenience-focused brands that promise quick heat-and-serve meals. These three two-packs are positioned as a quick party or weeknight solution — handy for game-day spreads, late-night cravings, or a nostalgic snack. The brand leans on fast-food heritage: White Castle evokes Americana, college-town memories, and the original slider story, aimed at shoppers who want both convenience and a retro fast-food experience. Marketing skews toward young adults, families planning casual gatherings, and anyone who remembers the chain’s small iconic buns. The label carries convenience and indulgence signals — fully cooked, easy to heat, 13 grams of protein per serving, and a “made with 100% beef” claim — but it does not claim organic or natural certification; it also notes the product contains a bioengineered ingredient. Ingredients list shows enriched flours, added sugars, emulsifiers, gums, and other stabilizers, so the product is highly processed in manufacturing terms. Sensory notes: the slider promises a soft, slightly sweet signature bun, tender pre-grilled beef patty with sweet caramelized onion notes and melty cheese in the jalapeno variant, and a compact, handheld texture ideal for dunking or stacking. Packaging is a cardboard box with sealed frozen inner packs; the ritual is simple — oven, skillet, or microwave heat, plate on game night or quick family dinner — a small, indulgent comfort food designed for speed and social snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 3
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium380mg17%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein13g
* 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,, Water,, Dried, Onions,, Salt,, Pepper..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono-and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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, gums, corn syrup solids, enriched flours) and is ready-to-heat, consistent with NOVA Group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about White Castle Hamburger Sliders

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These sliders pack in 13 grams of protein per serving, which is great if you're looking for a quick protein boost. However, they do contain some added sugars and saturated fats, so they're best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
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