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Classic Smoked Plant Based Frankfurter, 12 OZ
meat/meat-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Classic Smoked Plant Based Frankfurter, 12 OZ

FIELD ROAST
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
22g
Protein
1g
Sugars
670mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated plant-based/vegan section or specialty sausage case, often bought for backyard cookouts, quick weeknight ‘hot dogs,’ or game-day spreads. It gives a nostalgic, comforting frankfurter vibe while positioning itself as a convenient plant-based indulgence. The long list of refined flours, wheat gluten, vegetable oils, smoke and natural flavorings signals industrial formulation focused on meat-like texture and consistent flavor — hallmarks of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 LINK
Servings per Container: 4
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium670mg29%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein22g
* 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

WATER, WHEAT, GLUTEN, SOYBEAN, OIL, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, NIACIN,, IRON, REDUCED,, ASCORBIC, ACID, [DOUGH, CONDITIONER],, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), ONIONS, YEAST, EXTRACT, ORGANIC, PALM, OIL, MALTED, BARLEY, EXTRACT, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, TOMATO, PASTE, PAPRIKA, (COLOR), SPICES, SEA, SALT, GARLIC, SALT, CULTURED, SUGAR, NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVOR, CANE, SUGAR, CELERY, SEED, VINEGAR, PAPRIKA, OLEORESIN, (COLOR), APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR, SUNFLOWER, OIL, NATURAL, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika (color) - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika oleoresin (color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains many industrial ingredients and additives (wheat gluten, enriched flours, refined oils, natural smoke flavor, yeast extract, natural flavors) and is formulated to imitate meat, which fits the NOVA ultra-processed (4) category.

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Common Questions about Classic Smoked Plant Based Frankfurter, 12 OZ

The Classic Smoked Frankfurter can be a tasty addition to a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a high-protein option, packing in 22 grams per link. However, it does contain 670 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy these in moderation. Healthy is subjective — it really depends on how it fits into your overall eating habits!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientindulgent
$7.49
per package