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Ballpark Beef Franks, 15 Oz
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Ballpark Beef Franks, 15 Oz

BALL PARK
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
480mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ball Park Beef Franks (15 oz) sit in the refrigerated prepared meats aisle alongside other packaged hot dogs, sausages, bacon and lunch meats — often near buns and picnic condiments to encourage impulse combo purchases. Shoppers pull a familiar red-and-blue pack when planning backyard barbecues, game-day spreads, quick weeknight dinners or family road-trip cooler staples. The brand leans on a classic American summer identity: nostalgic, stadium-friendly, and family-oriented, marketed to mainstream consumers who want a reliably quick, crowd-pleasing protein. Packaging and labels emphasize taste and tradition (words like “premium” or “classic” on shelf tags), but you won’t find organic certification or prominent “all-natural” seals; it’s a conventional processed meat with small-print ingredient and preservative listings. Visually the product promises convenience and kid-friendly appeal rather than health halo claims. In plain processing terms, these are prepared, processed frankfurters with added humectants, flavorings and preservatives. Sensory expectations: soft, uniform texture that plumps and looks juicy when heated, with a mild savory beef flavor and smooth casing (no strong snap); they’re designed to grill, boil or pan-sear quickly and fit into the ritual of bun-topping and customization—ketchup, mustard, onions, chili or cheese. The 15 oz plastic-wrapped pack is designed for short refrigerated storage and fast preparation, reinforcing its role as an easy, familiar centerpiece for casual meals and social gatherings where convenience and tradition matter more than culinary complexity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium480mg21%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* 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

Beef,, water,, corn, syrup, contains, 2%, or, less:, salt,, potassium, lactate,, hydrolyzed, beef, stock,, sodium phosphate,, flavorings,, sodium, diacetate,, sodium, erythorbate,, sodium, nitrite, extractives, of, paprika..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sodium nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial additives and preservatives (corn syrup, phosphates, flavorings, nitrite, erythorbate) and is a formulated, shelf-stable processed meat product, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Ballpark Beef Franks, 15 Oz

The healthiness of Ballpark Beef Franks really depends on your dietary goals. At 170 calories per frank, they offer a decent protein hit with 6g, but they're also packed with 15g of fat and 480mg of sodium. If you're looking for a quick meal or snack, they can fit in just fine, but moderation is key, especially if you're watching your sodium intake.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
backyard-bbq
quick-weeknight

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingindulgent
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