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Nathans Beef Franks in Puff Pastry 28ct
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Nathans Beef Franks in Puff Pastry 28ct

Nathan's
17.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
8g
Protein
590mg
Sodium
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nathan's Beef Franks in Puff Pastry is a frozen, grab-and-bake party product that sits in the supermarket freezer aisle near other frozen appetizers and finger foods — think pigs-in-a-blanket, mozzarella sticks, and party-sized snack trays. Store placement is typically by the family-size or party foods section, close to other convenience-oriented frozen hors d'oeuvres. Occasions for purchase include game-day gatherings, quick weeknight snack solutions for kids after school, or last-minute party platters for casual get-togethers. The Nathan's brand carries classic American hot-dog baggage — a nostalgic, working-class, summertime-cookout image — and this SKU leans into that heritage while pitching convenience to busy parents and party hosts. Labeling often highlights recognizable cues like “Nathan’s Famous” and “made with beef,” but there are no organic certifications or prominent health claims; you may notice small “natural flavor” mentions or butter/margarine descriptors that give a mildly wholesome halo despite the ingredient list. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed, ready-to-bake prepared food made from processed meat and industrial pastry components. Sensory details: baked until golden, the puff pastry becomes flaky and buttery while the beef frank inside is soft, salty, and spiced; the product is sold in a box or tray of individual pieces (28 count) and is eaten warm as finger food, often dipped in ketchup, mustard, or cheese sauce. The ritual is simple: bake from frozen, arrange on a platter, pass around at parties — quick, crowd-pleasing, and undeniably convenient.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 7
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium590mg26%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Protein8g
* 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, Frank, (Beef,, Water,, Seasoning, [Sorbitol, Powder,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Salt,, Garlic, Powder,, Paprika,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Calcium, Stearate,, Natural, Flavor],, Salt,, Potassium, Lactate,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Sodium, Nitrite,, Smoke),, Puff, Pastry, (Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Butter, [Pasteurized, Cream],, Margarine, [Palm, Oil,, Fractionated, Palm, Oil,, Water,, Salt,, Emulsifier, Blend, (Sunflower, Lecithin,, Distilled, Monoglycerides),, Butter, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Mixed, Tocopherols, (Antioxidant),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Beta-Carotene, (Color)],, Salt),, Eggs,, Water..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Distilled Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Erythorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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?

The product contains industrially formulated ingredients (processed frankfurter with preservatives and flavorings, margarine with emulsifiers, and an assembled frozen pastry), which fits the ultra-processed category. Multiple additives, preservatives, and reconstituted components indicate a high level of industrial processing.

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Common Questions about Nathans Beef Franks in Puff Pastry 28ct

That depends on how you define 'healthy!' These franks are certainly delicious and can fit into a balanced diet, especially when enjoyed in moderation. They pack a decent protein punch at 8g per serving, but they’re also high in fat and sodium, so it's best to enjoy them as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientindulgentcomforting
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