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Gorton's Air Fried Garlic & Herb Fillet
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Gorton's Air Fried Garlic & Herb Fillet

Gorton's
15.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
13g
Protein
3g
Sugars
480mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gorton's Air Fried Garlic & Herb Fillet (15.20 oz) is a frozen, breaded seafood entrée found in the supermarket frozen seafood aisle, usually shelved near other breaded fish fillets, fish sticks, and frozen seafood dinners. Shoppers will spot it alongside air-fryer-ready items and family-friendly frozen proteins. It fits quick weeknight dinners, kid-friendly meals, and easy game-day spreads—any shopping trip where convenience and a familiar, homey meal are the goal. Gorton's leans on a long American fishing heritage and positions itself as a trustworthy, family-oriented brand that balances convenience with a legacy of seafood sourcing; marketing highlights freshness, responsible sourcing, and straightforward, household-ready seafood. The package leans into health-forward language like “air fried” and asserts no artificial colors or flavors and no antibiotics, creating a mild health halo without organic certification or clean-label guarantees. In plain terms it’s a frozen, breaded and pre-seasoned product made from fillets coated with enriched flours, oils, dairy-based ingredients, and seasonings—processed for stability and convenience. Sensory expectations: a flaky Alaska pollock interior with a golden, herbed breadcrumb crust punctuated by garlic, parmesan, and parsley notes; texture contrasts between crispy exterior and tender fish. Packaging is a frozen retail box with inner tray or bag for oven/air‑fryer preparation; the ritual is simple—heat from oven or air fryer, plate with fries or salad, and serve with tartar or lemon for a quick, familiar family meal. Overall it reads as a reliable, convenience-focused frozen seafood option rooted in tradition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 4
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium480mg21%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein13g
* 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

Alaska, Pollock, fillet,, Breadcrumb, coating:, Enriched, bleached, wheat, flour, (flour,, niacin,, iron,, thiamin,, mononitrate,, riboflavin,, folic, acid),, water,, palm, oil,, yellow, corn, flour,, cultured, buttermilk,, salt,, whey,, garlic, powder,, maltodextrin,, parmesan, and, romano, cheese, (milk,, cultures,, salt,, enzymes),, spices,, vinegar,, onion, powder,, natural, flavor,, sugar,, yeast,, parsley,, rice, flour,, baking, powder, (baking, powder,, sodium, aluminum, phosphate),, paprika, extract, (color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

This is an industrially processed frozen breaded product containing refined flours, vegetable oils, maltodextrin, added flavors and emulsifiers—characteristics of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Gorton's Air Fried Garlic & Herb Fillet

The Air Fried Garlic & Herb Fillet can be a decent option for a quick meal, especially since it's high in protein with 13 grams per serving. However, it does contain added sugars and some sodium (480 mg per serving), so if you’re watching your salt intake or sugar levels, it might be worth balancing it with some fresh veggies on the side.

Perfect For

weeknight-dinner
game-day-prep
back-to-school

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