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Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners
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Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners

Oscar Mayer
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
5g
Protein
1g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (16 oz, 10-count) sit in the refrigerated meat and packaged hot dog aisle, usually alongside other frankfurters, sausages, packaged lunch meats, and the buns and condiments nearby. They’re often picked up on grocery runs for last-minute cookouts, backyard barbecues, weeknight family dinners, or tailgate and game-day spreads. The brand leans on familiar, family-friendly American imagery — an affordable, mainstream choice that trades gourmet distinction for broad appeal and nostalgia. Label copy emphasizes simplicity and taste (“100% tasty,” “no fillers or by-products”), but there are no organic or natural certification badges; the ingredient list includes mechanical separation, preservatives, and sweetener. In plain terms this is a highly processed, ready-to-cook meat product formulated for convenience and shelf stability. Sensory notes: the wieners have a smooth, uniform, slightly springy texture and a mild savory-sweet flavor with a salty finish (nutrition: 110 kcal, 400 mg sodium, 1 g sugar per serving). Packaging is a sealed plastic 16‑ounce tube with an EZ-peel tape that feels quick and easy to open; the ritual is familiar — grill, boil, or pan-fry and tuck into a bun with ketchup, mustard, or regional toppings like chili and sauerkraut. The product’s appeal is as a reliable, quick protein for communal meals where ease, predictable flavor, and kid-approved familiarity matter more than artisanal provenance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 10
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
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

MECHANICALLY, SEPARATED, CHICKEN,, MECHANICALLY, SEPARATED, TURKEY,, PORK,, WATER,, CORN, SYRUP,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SALT,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE,, SODIUM, DIACETATE,, SODIUM, BENZOATE,, SODIUM, ASCORBATE,, FLAVOR,, SODIUM, NITRITE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sodium benzoate - 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 industrial ingredients (mechanically separated meats, corn syrup), multiple additives and preservatives (sodium nitrite, benzoate, phosphates) and is a ready-to-eat formulated product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These wieners are a fun addition to barbecues and picnics, but they do have some sodium and corn syrup. If you're looking for a high-protein, low-sodium option, there are certainly alternatives out there, but everything in moderation, right?

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
weekend-brunch

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