Premium Turkey Hot Dogs
Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including preservatives and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071871000529
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size45 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 320mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
12 listed · 5 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, FLAVOR, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Premium Turkey Hot Dogs scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Turkey): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Premium Turkey Hot 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.
- 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: Potassium Chloride.
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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