Southern Style Dinner Franks
Processing Score
9.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
035600055280
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size57 g
Amount per serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 540mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
15 listed · 5 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY AND MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN. PORK, WATER, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BEEF, SALT, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM LACTATE. DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM DIACETATE, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE. SODIUM NITRITE, RED 40.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Southern Style Dinner Franks scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Turkey And Mechanically Separated Chicken. Pork): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Erythorbate. Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 88% 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 Southern Style Dinner 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Flavorings.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker
In this product: Sorbitol.
Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Diacetate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Lactate. Dextrose, 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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