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Plant Based Signature All American Hot Dogs, 10 OZ
meat/meat-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Plant Based Signature All American Hot Dogs, 10 OZ

FIELD ROAST
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot these in the refrigerated or chilled plant-based/meat-alternative section and they’re the kind of item you grab for backyard barbecues or a quick, nostalgic hot dog fix. The vibe is comforting and indulgent — a familiar summer cookout memory made from plants. The long ingredient list and additives like methylcellulose, carrageenan, protein isolates and natural flavors point to industrial processing that creates a meatlike texture and consistent shelf-stable flavor, typical of ultraprocessed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 LINK
Servings per Container: 5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

WATER, SOYBEAN, OIL, PEA, PROTEIN, POTATO, STARCH, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, METHYLCELLULOSE, CARRAGEENAN, SEA, SALT, BROWN, RICE, PROTEIN, FABA, BEAN, PROTEIN, GARLIC, POWDER, BEET, POWDER, (COLOR), CANE, SUGAR, NATURAL, FLAVOR, WHEAT, GLUTEN, SOY, PROTEIN, ISOLATE, CHERRY, POWDER, (TO, PROMOTE, COLOR, RETENTION), KONJAC, FLOUR, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE, SMOKED, SUGAR, ONION, POWDER, XANTHAN, GUM, SPICES, (BLACK, PEPPER,, NUTMEG), PAPRIKA, RED, RICE, FLOUR, NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Beet Powder (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (methylcellulose, carrageenan, xanthan gum, protein isolates, natural flavors) and is formulated to mimic meat texture and flavor, matching NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Plant Based Signature All American Hot Dogs, 10 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 150 calories and 6 grams of protein per link, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking for a meat alternative. Just keep in mind it's still a processed product, so moderation is key — think of it as a fun addition to your meal rather than the star of the show.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientindulgent
$6.99
per package