Is Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1140 mg) and saturated fat (11.9 g). Sodium Phosphate, Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor) and Annatto (Color) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices?

In label order (largest amount first): CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SKIM MILK, MILKFAT, MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR), and 4 more.

Does Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may impact kidney health or calcium balance. Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor) (worth noting): Permitted as a mold inhibitor, but excessive use is restricted. Annatto (Color) (worth noting): High doses may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

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Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices

Name: Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices
Brand: Kraft
SKU: 00021000604715

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Listed as: Kraft Singles American Slices Twin Pack, 32 ct Pack

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

3 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 3 with full details.

Sodium PhosphateWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Excessive intake of phosphates may impact kidney health or calcium balance.
Worth knowing: Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in processed foods.
Depends on amount
Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a mold inhibitor, but excessive use is restricted.
Worth knowing: Used to prevent mold growth on cheese surfaces.
Depends on amount

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Serving size: 21 g
Last updated: 15 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES)
2SKIM MILK
3MILKFAT
4MILK
5MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
6WHEY
7CALCIUM PHOSPHATE
8SODIUM PHOSPHATE
9CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
10SALT
11LACTIC ACID
12OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR)
13NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)
14ENZYMES
15CHEESE CULTURE
16ANNATTO (COLOR).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (21 g)
Energy	286 kcal	60.1 kcal
Fat	19 g	4 g
of which saturated	11.9 g	2.5 g
Carbohydrate	9.5 g	2 g
of which sugars	9.5 g	2 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	14.3 g	3 g
Sodium	1140 mg	239.4 mg

Questions about Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices

Is Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1140 mg) and saturated fat (11.9 g). Sodium Phosphate, Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor) and Annatto (Color) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices?: In label order (largest amount first): CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SKIM MILK, MILKFAT, MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, LACTIC ACID, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA (COLOR), and 4 more.
Does Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may impact kidney health or calcium balance. Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor) (worth noting): Permitted as a mold inhibitor, but excessive use is restricted. Annatto (Color) (worth noting): High doses may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

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