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The recorded US ingredient statement lists artificial preservatives (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Up to 15 points come from a confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
This product: 8 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim. No confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim.
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Nathan's Beef Franks
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2652443, data date 2023-10-26, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (56 g, 1 frank) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal | 180 kcal |
| Total fat | 28.6 g | 16 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.5 g | 7 g |
| Sodium | 946 mg | 530 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 10.7 g | 6 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 3.6 g | 2 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose these meat cuts & sausages
The recorded ingredient label lists 12 ingredients, led by beef, water and contains 2% or less of salt. Worth noting: it lists natural flavors and artificial preservatives. For these meat cuts & sausages, the comparison that matters most is cut and cooking method: choose the cut, grind or sausage that suits your recipe.
- Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (sodium nitrite).
- Good to knowUses non-sugar sweeteners: sorbitol.
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
May suit you if…
- You want to cut added sugar and are comfortable with non-sugar sweeteners.
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- You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists sodium nitrite.
- You avoid non-sugar sweeteners: it uses sorbitol.
- You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
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References
- Nathan's Beef Franks: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2652443) USDA FoodData Central
- Meat and poultry labeling terms USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
- AGA grass-fed standards American Grassfed Association
- Beef grades and standards USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nathan's Beef Franks contain seed oils?
No listed matches for seed oils were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
Does Nathan's Beef Franks contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Nathan's Beef Franks?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: 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
Is Nathan's Beef Franks healthy?
Its recorded label lists artificial preservatives (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 53 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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