Natural Casing Hot Dogs
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 11 ingredients, including preservatives. 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
0074338024038
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size114 g
Amount per serving
Calories
340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g
41%
Saturated Fat 12g
60%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 70mg
23%
Sodium 1020mg
44%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 16g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
11 listed · 1 flagged for reviewPORK AND BEEF, WATER, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: SORBITOL, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SPICES, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHROBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, ENCASED IN SHEEP ENCASING.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Natural Casing Hot Dogs scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Sugar Alcohols (Contains Less Than 2%: Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythrobate): 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 Natural Casing 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.
- 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.
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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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