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PF Goldfish Grahams Strawberry Shortcake
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PF Goldfish Grahams Strawberry Shortcake

Goldfish®
6.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
8g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
75
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goldfish® Grahams Strawberry Shortcake is a kid-focused, bakery-style snack you’ll find in the snacks aisle—usually on the cookie/cracker shelf near other children’s snack crackers, graham snacks, and lunchbox-friendly treats. Packaged in a small colorful 6.6 oz box, the product markets a playful identity (“made with smiles”) and leans into family-friendly cues: bright graphics, the signature fish shape, and a callout about 8 grams of whole grain per serving. It’s positioned for quick grabs on weekly grocery trips, after-school snack runs, and mid-afternoon pick-me-ups. Culturally, Goldfish sits as a nostalgic, mainstream brand aimed at parents of young children who want something familiar, fun, and snackable; advertising emphasizes smiles, convenience, and harmless indulgence rather than gourmet quality. Label characteristics include kid-oriented branding and health-halo language such as “baked” and “no artificial flavors or preservatives,” but it is not organic and carries allergen notices (wheat, milk, soy). In plain terms, this is a highly processed baked snack made from enriched and whole wheat flours, sweeteners, vegetable oils, and small amounts of flavoring and emulsifiers. Sensory notes: small, crisp graham-like biscuits with a sweet strawberry-cream flavor, tender crumb, and slightly sandy sugar coating; they come in a resealable or inner bag for on-the-go portions. Rituals include scooping into bowls for playtime, packing in lunchboxes, or pairing with fruit or milk at snack time—an easy, familiar choice that blends convenience, sweetness, and childhood comfort in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 35
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein1g
* 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

MADE, WITH, SMILES, AND, WHOLE, WHEAT, FLOUR,, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CANOLA,, PALM,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, SUGAR,, CORNSTARCH,, BROWN, SUGAR, (SUGAR,, INVERT, SUGAR,, MOLASSES),, INVERT, SYRUP,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, SALT,, NONFAT, MILK,, BAKING, SODA,, CORN, SYRUP, SOLIDS,, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE),, RASPBERRY, AND, STRAWBERRY, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, VANILLA, EXTRACT,, CITRIC, ACID,, SOY, LECITHIN., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains refined and enriched flours, multiple added sugars and syrups, vegetable oils, emulsifiers, and flavoring agents—typical formulation of an ultraprocessed packaged snack.

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Common Questions about PF Goldfish Grahams Strawberry Shortcake

Healthy is a bit of a relative term, right? These little snacks are definitely a fun treat, but with 8 grams of sugar per serving, they’re more of an occasional indulgence than a health food. If you're looking for a quick energy boost or something to satisfy your sweet tooth, they fit the bill nicely!

Perfect For

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road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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