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Nathan's Famous Skinless Beef Franks 12 oz
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Nathan's Famous Skinless Beef Franks 12 oz

Nathan's Famous
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
5g
Protein
400mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nathan's Famous Skinless Beef Franks (12 oz) lands in the refrigerated meat aisle, usually on a shelf alongside other hot dogs, frankfurters, and packaged lunch meats. You’ll often find it near other American comfort staples — buns, condiments, and barbecue sauces — making it an easy grab for quick meals. This product fits casual shopping trips: last-minute cookout runs, weeknight grocery stops for kid-friendly dinners, and party prep for game-day crowd-pleasing menus. Nathan’s positions itself as a heritage brand with Coney Island roots, leaning into classic American ballpark and backyard barbecue imagery. The marketing angle skews mainstream and family-focused, evoking nostalgia and approachable value rather than gourmet or organic luxury. Labels typically emphasize “beef” and recognizable brand history; the ingredient list includes “natural flavorings,” which can create a mild health halo, but there’s no organic certification or explicit ‘‘all-natural’’ seal. The pack is a plastic vacuum or overwrap pouch holding a cluster of skinless franks — convenient, shelf-ready, and easy to toss on a grill or into a pan. In plain language, these are processed meat sausages made with beef plus functional additives and preservatives (e.g., sodium nitrite, sodium phosphates, hydrolyzed proteins) to stabilize flavor and shelf life. Sensory-wise, the franks are soft and juicy rather than snappy, with a uniform, slightly springy bite and savory, slightly smoky notes from paprika and curing agents. Rituals around them are simple and communal: grilled at backyard barbecues, steamed in city diners, or sliced into kid lunches with mustard and a warm bun.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein5g
* 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,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Sorbitol,, Potassium, Lactate,, Natural, Flavorings,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Paprika,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite..

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 processed meat with multiple industrial additives (sodium nitrite, phosphates, sorbitol, hydrolyzed corn protein, natural flavorings) and is formulated for long shelf life and uniform texture, fitting the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Nathan's Famous Skinless Beef Franks 12 oz

Well, that depends on your perspective! These franks are relatively low in sugar and carbs, but they do contain some sodium and preservatives. They can fit into a balanced diet, especially for a tasty treat or game day, but if you're looking for high-protein or fiber options, you might want to look elsewhere.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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