Beef Franks
Processing Score
6.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including preservatives and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
086755117705
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size85 g
Amount per serving
Calories
240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g
24%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 45mg
15%
Sodium 610mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
13 listed · 3 flagged for reviewBEEF, WATER, DEXTROSE, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MUSTARD, PAPRIKA, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, SODIUM NITRITE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Beef Franks scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 45% of the 6,852 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Beef Franks' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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