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Beef Bun-Length Hot Dog, 8 OZ
meat/hotdogs-sausage
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Beef Bun-Length Hot Dog, 8 OZ

Teton Waters Ranch
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
6g
Protein
360mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these in the refrigerated meat case or tossed on the grill at backyard barbecues and game-day gatherings, evoking classic, comforting hot-dog nostalgia. The simple, short ingredient list (grass-fed beef, water, sea salt, spices and cultured celery powder) gives a more natural vibe, but the forcemeat/sausage processing and added water and curing agents create a uniform texture and preserved shelf life typical of a processed meat product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 LINK
Servings per Container: 5
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

GRASS, FED, BEEF, WATER, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, SPICES, INCLUDING, PAPRIKA, SEA, SALT, VINEGAR, CULTURED, CELERY, POWDER, GARLIC, POWDER, CHERRY, POWDER, ONION, POWDER..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product uses whole-food beef with minimal seasonings and cultured celery powder rather than industrial additives, but it is transformed into a cured, formed sausage with added water and salt; this level of processing aligns with NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than ultraprocessed (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Beef Bun-Length Hot Dog, 8 OZ

The Beef Bun-Length Hot Dog is a decent choice for a quick protein fix, offering 6 grams of protein per link. It’s relatively low in calories at 110, but keep in mind that it has 9 grams of fat, including 3.5 grams of saturated fat. So, while it’s not a health food per se, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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$7.79
per package