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Nathans Onion Rings, Battered, Thick Sliced
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Nathans Onion Rings, Battered, Thick Sliced

Nathan's Famous
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
2g
Protein
6g
Sugars
300mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nathan's Famous Nathans Onion Rings, Battered, Thick Sliced is a frozen snack staple you’d spot in the freezer aisle near other frozen appetizers such as mozzarella sticks, frozen fries, and party platters. Store placement: usually on middle shelves of the frozen appetizers section, close to family-size party foods. Occasions: sold as an easy add for game-day spreads, casual weekend brunches, or last-minute movie nights. Brand positioning: Nathan’s leverages its classic American fast-food heritage and boardwalk origins, appealing to shoppers seeking familiar, indulgent flavors — often targeting families, sports fans, and nostalgia-driven buyers who want a quick crowd-pleaser. Label characteristics: packaging leans on recognizable branding rather than wellness claims; you might see “real onions” or “thick sliced” highlighted, but there are no organic or clean-label certifications; any “natural flavor” callouts coexist with typical processed-ingredient listings. Processing context: this is a heavily processed frozen battered product with additives and stabilizers included for texture and shelf stability. Sensory details: when cooked, expect a loud, crunchy battered exterior and a soft, sweet-cooked onion interior; texture contrasts are the main appeal. The package is a standard cardboard frozen-food box with photos of golden rings, and the eating ritual is communal — scooping from a platter with dipping sauces, often eaten standing around the TV or at an informal kitchen island. Overall, the product sits squarely in American convenience culture as a quick, shareable indulgence that trades homemade authenticity for predictable crispness and speed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars6g
Protein2g
* 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

Onions,, Wheat, Flour,, Soybean, Oil, and/or, Canola, Oil,, Beer, (Water,, Malted, Barley,, Hops,, Yeast,, Salt),, Corn, Flour,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Sugar,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Leavening, (Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Whey, (Milk),, Spice, and, Coloring,, Natural, Flavor,, Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Sorbitol..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 refined flours, modified starch, gums, 'natural flavor', sorbitol and other additives typical of ultra-processed foods; ready-to-heat battered product with industrial formulations to preserve texture and shelf life.

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Common Questions about Nathans Onion Rings, Battered, Thick Sliced

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? These onion rings clock in at 200 calories per serving with some fat and carbs, which isn’t too wild for a snack. Just remember, if you're thinking of these as a side to a salad, they might not fit the bill as a health food, but they’re great for an indulgent treat!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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