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White Castle Microwavable Cheeseburgers
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White Castle Microwavable Cheeseburgers

White Castle
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
340
Calories
16g
Protein
3g
Sugars
620mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
98
Ingredients

What You Should Know

White Castle Microwavable Cheeseburgers arrive in the frozen aisle, stacked near other frozen sliders, frozen burgers, and convenience entrées — often on the same shelf as frozen breakfast sandwiches and TV-dinner style meals. Shoppers reach for this 11 oz box when they want a quick, retro fast-food fix at home: late-night snacks, game-day spreads, quick family dinners, or an easy item to toss in a cooler for a road trip. The brand leans on nostalgia and craveability, positioning itself as the iconic, no-fuss comfort burger for millennials who grew up on the chain and parents introducing kids to a familiar name. Marketing plays up the “classic” slider identity and convenience rather than health or freshness messaging. Label characteristics include convenience-forward language and a few positive cues — “100% beef patty” and a recyclable packaging claim — but no organic or natural certification and prominent process-related ingredients (emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives) are present in the ingredient list. Processing context: this is a highly processed, fully cooked frozen product with added emulsifiers, gums, starches and preservatives to stabilize texture and shelf life. Sensory details: expect soft, slightly sweet enriched buns, thin seasoned beef patties with a melt-in-place American cheese slice, and flecks of rehydrated grilled onions; the texture is plush and uniform rather than artisanal. Packaging is a small frozen box/bag with microwave heating instructions; the ritual is simple — heat, unwrap, stack, and serve — often passed around at casual gatherings with fries, pickles or a beer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
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 many industrial ingredients (mono- and diglycerides, xanthan gum, sodium phosphates, preservatives, emulsifiers) and is a ready-to-heat, shelf-stable frozen product, fitting the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about White Castle Microwavable Cheeseburgers

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These cheeseburgers pack 340 calories and 16 grams of protein per serving, which can be a decent option for a quick meal when you're in a pinch. Just keep in mind that they're higher in sodium and saturated fat than some other options, so maybe not the everyday choice if you're keeping a close eye on those.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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