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Gortons Crispy Battered Fish Portions, Value Pack
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Gortons Crispy Battered Fish Portions, Value Pack

Gorton's
24.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
5g
Protein
1g
Sugars
320mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gorton's Crispy Battered Fish Portions (Value Pack, 24.5 oz) is a frozen convenience product you’d find in the supermarket’s frozen seafood aisle, shelved alongside other breaded fish sticks, fillets, and frozen shrimp. Packaged for family use, the box emphasizes quick home cooking and heritage seafood branding, positioning the product for busy households who want an easy seafood meal without a trip to a restaurant. It’s commonly grabbed on routine grocery runs for weeknight dinners, back-to-school evening meals, or for casual entertaining around the TV or a game. The label leans on a trusted, multi‑generation brand story rather than organic or clean-label claims; you’ll see “natural flavor” and sourcing/heritage messaging but no organic certification or strong health halos. Kid-friendly imagery and a “family” value pack size give it a child-appealing, practical vibe. In plain terms it’s a processed, breaded-and-frozen product made from minced Alaska pollock with added phosphates, modified starch, baking agents and oils — ingredients used to preserve texture, extend shelf life and produce consistent crunch. Sensory-wise, the experience centers on a golden, crispy battered exterior that reheats easily in an oven or air fryer and a mild, flaky white fish interior that’s slightly salty and bready; typical rituals include dunking in tartar sauce, ketchup, or serving with fries and a side of veggies. The box format and familiar cooking instructions make preparation simple: straight from freezer to oven or air fryer for a quick family meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein5g
* 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

Minced, Alaska, Pollock, (Minced, pollock,, water,, sodium, tripolyphosphate, (to, retain, fish, moisture),, Batter, Coating, (Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Sugar,, Salt,, Baking, Powder, (baking, soda,, sodium, aluminum, phosphate,, cream, of, tartar),, Palm, Oil,, Dextrose,, Onion, Powder,, Yeast,, Natural, Flavor,, Whey),, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola, and/or, Soybean, Oil)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sodium aluminum phosphate - 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?

This is an ultra-processed product: it contains industrial ingredients and additives (sodium tripolyphosphate, modified corn starch, dextrose, baking agents, palm oil, natural flavor) and is a ready-to-heat battered and frozen formulation rather than a minimally processed whole food.

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Common Questions about Gortons Crispy Battered Fish Portions, Value Pack

Whether Gorton's fish portions are considered healthy really depends on your dietary goals. With 130 calories and 5 grams of protein per serving, they can fit into a balanced meal, especially if paired with veggies. However, they’re also fried and contain some sodium, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

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

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