Is there a "healthier" cheese than the Kraft Singles?

dollada06
dollada06 Posts: 41
in Food and Nutrition
One of my go to meals working at a desk is just a simple deli-turkey sandwich with a slice of cheese, about a teaspoon of olive oil miracle whip and two thin pickle slices(just decided the pickles should probably go since they send my sodium through the roof). Anyway. My question is whether or not there is a more nutritious cheese to use than the Kraft Singles I am using. Any suggestions?

Also I don't want to drop an obscene amount of money on a pack of cheese if I can help it.
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  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    none at all???
  • dlg1467
    dlg1467 Posts: 68 Member
    Good Heavens! Every non-processed cheese is healthier than Kraft Singles.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Yes, you could buy something like KerryGold cheese. It's real cheese.
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    going with dlg and gryfon on this one. Real cheese.
  • dollada06
    dollada06 Posts: 41
    Ok. I am very aware that Kraft Singles are the wrong thing to eat. Thus why I created the thread. I am looking for examples/suggestions other than "Real Cheese" I could have gathered that much myself haha.
  • dollada06
    dollada06 Posts: 41
    Yes, you could buy something like KerryGold cheese. It's real cheese.

    KerryGold? I have never heard of it. I will have to check that out.
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    Real cheese for sure. Those Kraft Singles taste like plastic to me... yuck.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Good cheese costs money. I spend $10 for a block of KerryGold but it lasts me like 3 weeks. Worth it. :)
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Yes, you could buy something like KerryGold cheese. It's real cheese.

    KerryGold? I have never heard of it. I will have to check that out.

    It's awesome, it's from Ireland. I think the cows are free-range or something fancy but the cheese is wonderful.
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member


    It's awesome, it's from Ireland. I think the cows are free-range or something fancy but the cheese is wonderful.

    I don't know if I've ever tried the cheese, but I could eat Kerrygold butter by the stick.

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  • aepdx
    aepdx Posts: 218 Member
    Think of it this way: the more money you spend on cheese, the less likely you are to eat it quickly. Saving you calories and fat! I love Tillamook sharp cheddar. I live in Oregon though, I don’t know how far away they sell it.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member


    It's awesome, it's from Ireland. I think the cows are free-range or something fancy but the cheese is wonderful.

    I don't know if I've ever tried the cheese, but I could eat Kerrygold butter by the stick.

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    fatkid.

    Hahaha. I buy it by the tub. It's soooooo good I don't know how I lived before it.
  • tashalani1
    tashalani1 Posts: 1
    I agree that Tillamook Cheddar is a good choice. They sell it sliced at Costco. Costco has a great cheese case with some lowfat cheese options, too.
  • dollada06
    dollada06 Posts: 41
    Yes, you could buy something like KerryGold cheese. It's real cheese.

    KerryGold? I have never heard of it. I will have to check that out.

    It's awesome, it's from Ireland. I think the cows are free-range or something fancy but the cheese is wonderful.

    I think I will check that out.
  • TravelDog14
    TravelDog14 Posts: 317 Member
    My go-to cheese is TIllamook Swiss.

    80 calories a slice.
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    Ok. I am very aware that Kraft Singles are the wrong thing to eat. Thus why I created the thread. I am looking for examples/suggestions other than "Real Cheese" I could have gathered that much myself haha.
    swing by the deli in your grocery store and have them slice cheese from one of the cheese blocks. Look in the 'cheese case', read labels.
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  • dollada06
    dollada06 Posts: 41
    My go-to cheese is TIllamook Swiss.

    80 calories a slice.

    I just looked it up. Nutritionally it is much better than what I am eating. Will have to give that a try.
  • dollada06
    dollada06 Posts: 41
    Anything besides American cheese. It's not even cheese

    OMG THANK YOU. You've been such a big help!

    Sorry to be a jerk, but don't you think I knew that? If I didn't know that I probably wouldn't have created a thread entitled "Is there a "Healthier" cheese than the Kraft Singles?
  • dollada06
    dollada06 Posts: 41
    Ok. I am very aware that Kraft Singles are the wrong thing to eat. Thus why I created the thread. I am looking for examples/suggestions other than "Real Cheese" I could have gathered that much myself haha.
    swing by the deli in your grocery store and have them slice cheese from one of the cheese blocks. Look in the 'cheese case', read labels.

    I also do that from time to time as well actually.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Yes, you could buy something like KerryGold cheese. It's real cheese.

    KerryGold? I have never heard of it. I will have to check that out.

    It's awesome, it's from Ireland. I think the cows are free-range or something fancy but the cheese is wonderful.

    I think I will check that out.

    I'm glad! It's very delicious and I find that I use less overall because the flavor is so pronounced (not in a bad way :) )
  • dollada06
    dollada06 Posts: 41
    Yes, you could buy something like KerryGold cheese. It's real cheese.

    KerryGold? I have never heard of it. I will have to check that out.

    It's awesome, it's from Ireland. I think the cows are free-range or something fancy but the cheese is wonderful.

    I think I will check that out.

    I'm glad! It's very delicious and I find that I use less overall because the flavor is so pronounced (not in a bad way :) )

    On your recommendation i'm gonna try it; however, if I bite into my sandwich and this cheese makes it taste like my gym-sock I'm gonna hunt you down :P
  • Krissy563
    Krissy563 Posts: 47 Member
    I'm going to go out on a limb here and defend Kraft Singles... I know they are not real cheese and frankly are pretty terrifying to think about, but they are just so tasty in scrambled eggs and grilled cheese. Don't you worry, I appreciate the good stuff too, but to each their own guilty pleasure, eh?
  • mom2kpr
    mom2kpr Posts: 348 Member
    I just buy the prepackaged sliced cheese - Kraft, Sargento or store brand. Sharp cheddar is my favorite. Also like colby jack.
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  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Yes, you could buy something like KerryGold cheese. It's real cheese.

    KerryGold? I have never heard of it. I will have to check that out.

    It's awesome, it's from Ireland. I think the cows are free-range or something fancy but the cheese is wonderful.

    I think I will check that out.

    I'm glad! It's very delicious and I find that I use less overall because the flavor is so pronounced (not in a bad way :) )

    On your recommendation i'm gonna try it; however, if I bite into my sandwich and this cheese makes it taste like my gym-sock I'm gonna hunt you down :P

    LOL if you find me I promise to refund your money. If you like slightly sharp, white cheese try the Dubliner.
  • freebird777
    freebird777 Posts: 63
    If you have a Trader Joe's near you, I would suggest checking out their cheese selections. They have great and yummy cheeses for a very fair price. I love TJs goat cheese and gouda. You will notice the difference in taste IMMEDIATELY.
  • SteamRoller72
    SteamRoller72 Posts: 13 Member
    none at all???

    +1
  • StheK
    StheK Posts: 443 Member
    Anything besides American cheese. It's not even cheese

    OMG THANK YOU. You've been such a big help!

    Sorry to be a jerk, but don't you think I knew that? If I didn't know that I probably wouldn't have created a thread entitled "Is there a "Healthier" cheese than the Kraft Singles?

    I find this very frustrating. Go to a freaking store. Look at every other cheese in the case that isn't American Cheese. Pick one. Done. They're ALL healthier, and it's a big selection, so I don't understand why you want this thread to list them all. But if that's really what you want, here you go- everything not in the "processed" section is good:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Types_of_cheese
  • Rose_bee
    Rose_bee Posts: 226 Member
    If you're on the West Coast of the US, my go-to is Tillamook Cheddar slices. Real cheddar cheese, pre-sliced. It's not individually wrapped though.

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