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White Castle Hamburgers Club Pack
Frozen Foods
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White Castle Hamburgers Club Pack

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

What You Should Know

White Castle Hamburgers Club Pack (25.28 oz) sits in the frozen aisle alongside other frozen burgers, sliders, appetizer trays and family convenience meals—often near breakfast sandwiches and party-ready foods. It’s presented as an easy, fully cooked solution for quick meals: eight two-packs of sliders in a branded cardboard box containing individually grouped sandwiches. Occasions for use range from casual game-day spreads and movie-night snacks to quick weekend brunches or late-night cravings. The brand leans on nostalgia and Americana—White Castle’s heritage as the inventor of the slider is front-and-center—targeting busy families, college students, and anyone chasing convenience with a playful, craveable angle. Label copy highlights “Made with 100% beef,” “13 grams protein per serving,” and a note that the product “contains a bioengineered food ingredient,” but it carries no organic or natural certification; marketing leans indulgent and fun rather than health-forward. You’ll also see health-halo cues like protein and “fully cooked/easy to heat” verbiage. Processing context: this is a highly processed, frozen, ready-to-heat product containing emulsifiers, gums, modified starches and other stabilizers typical of industrially produced frozen sandwiches. Sensory details: small, soft signature buns cradle thin, seasoned beef patties with grilled onions and melted cheese (jalapeño in this variant), delivering a slightly chewy bun, juicy and salty meat, creamy melt and occasional spicy zip; texture is soft with some gooey cheese and faint onion sweetness. Rituals include oven or microwave heating, pairing with fries or dips, and sharing at casual gatherings. Packaging is foil/plastic inner wraps and a recyclable cardboard outer box where local recycling allows.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 8
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 (mono- and diglycerides, gums, modified starch, corn syrup solids, emulsifiers) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, consistent with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about White Castle Hamburgers Club Pack

The White Castle hamburger can be a fun and tasty treat rather than a health food staple. At 290 calories for two burgers, it offers a decent amount of protein, but it’s also got some added sugars and saturated fats. So, if you’re looking for a quick snack or a nostalgic indulgence, it fits the bill, but it might not be the best choice for a daily diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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