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Gorton's Fish Sticks Crunchy Golden
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Gorton's Fish Sticks Crunchy Golden

Gorton's
19 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
10g
Protein
2g
Sugars
430mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gorton’s Fish Sticks Crunchy Golden (19 oz) is a frozen, breaded seafood entrée you’d find in the supermarket frozen aisle alongside other frozen seafood, breaded proteins (like chicken nuggets) and family-friendly convenience meals. Packaged in a cardboard box with an inner sealed bag, it leans on familiar pantry and freezer rituals—toss into the oven or air fryer straight from frozen, bake until the exterior is golden and crunchy, and serve with tartar sauce, ketchup, fries or mac and cheese. The product positions itself as a trustworthy, multi-generational staple: marketing emphasizes Gorton’s long heritage, responsible sourcing and “freshest catches,” which appeals to parents seeking convenient dinners with a nod to tradition and sustainability. Labeling evokes a family-friendly, kid-oriented vibe rather than clinical health claims; there’s no organic certification, but the brand uses phrases about freshness and ocean stewardship and lists “natural flavor” in the ingredients—elements that can create a mild health halo without organic or non-GMO certification. Sensory cues promise a crisp, crumbed exterior and a flaky, moist pollock interior (the fillets contain a moisture-retaining phosphate), and the texture is meant to be snackable and familiar to children. In plain processing terms, this is an industrially prepared frozen breaded product made from fillets plus a formulated breadcrumb coating and common additives for texture and shelf stability. Typical use occasions are quick weeknight family dinners, kid-centric meals and party or game-day snack platters—an easy, comforting option in American grocery culture where convenience, consistency and nostalgic convenience foods remain popular.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 5
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium430mg19%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein10g
* 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

Pollock, Fillets,, Breadcrumb, Coating,, Canola, Oil., Pollock, Fillets:, Pollock,, Sodium, Tripolyphosphate, (to, Retain, Fish, Moisture)., Breadcrumb, Coating:, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Sugar,, Salt,, Whey,, Yeast,, Baking, Powder, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate),, Onion, Powder,, Cream, of, Tartar,, Natural, Flavor., Canola, Oil..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - 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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (sodium tripolyphosphate, baking agents with sodium aluminum phosphate, 'natural flavor') and is a formulated, ready-to-heat frozen breaded product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Gorton's Fish Sticks Crunchy Golden

The healthiness of Gorton's Fish Sticks really depends on what you're comparing them to. They pack a decent protein punch with 10 grams per serving, making them a solid option for a quick meal. Just remember, like any processed food, they should ideally be part of a balanced diet filled with whole foods.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingpractical
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