Corn Dogs
Processing Score
12.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 48 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
029800415784
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size76 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 560mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 7g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* 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
29 listed · 9 flagged for reviewBATTER INGREDIENTS: WATER, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, DEGERMED YELLOW CORN MEAL, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), SOY FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, DRIED HONEY, ONION POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, NONFAT MILK, EGG. COOKED IN VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF: CORN OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL). SAUSAGE INGREDIENTS: PORK, BEEF, WATER, PROCESSED CHEDDAR CHEESE [ (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT, VEGETABLE COLOR (ANNATTO AND PAPRIKA EXTRACT), POWDERED CELLULOSE, NATAMYCIN (PRESERVATIVES)], OF: SALT, FLAVORING, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE, LEMON POWDER.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Corn Dogs scores Ultra-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.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Processed Cheddar Cheese [ (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Cream, Sodium Phosphates, Salt, Vegetable Color (Annatto And Paprika Extract), Powdered Cellulose, Natamycin (Preservatives)]): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Flavoring, Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Corn Dogs' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker
In this product: Sorbitol.
Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dried Honey, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt, Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Egg. Cooked In Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of: Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Soybean Oil). Sausage Ingredients: Pork.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
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