Classic Corn Dogs, Classic
Processing Score
15.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 42 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071068011260
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size76 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 490mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 6g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
25 listed · 8 flagged for reviewFRANK MADE WITH TURKEY AND CHICKEN, PORK ADDED: MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY AND MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PORK, SALT, BEEF, FLAVORINGS, PAPRIKA, POTASSIUM LACTATE, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM NITRITE, SODIUM DIACETATE. BATTER: WATER, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, ENRICHED DEGERMED YELLOW CORN MEAL (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, SWEETENER (HONEY, WHEAT STARCH), ONION POWDER, DRIED WHOLE EGG, NONFAT DRY MILK. COOKED IN VEGETABLE OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Classic Corn Dogs, Classic scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Pork Added: Mechanically Separated Turkey And Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch, Modified Wheat Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Flavorings): 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 Classic Corn Dogs, Classic's 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. Batter: Water.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Sugar, Sweetener (Honey, Wheat Starch).
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 Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- 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, Nonfat Dry Milk. Cooked In Vegetable Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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