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Gortons Fish Sticks, Value Pack
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📊 NOVA 4

Gortons Fish Sticks, Value Pack

Gorton's
24.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
10g
Protein
2g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gorton’s Fish Sticks Value Pack is a familiar sight in the frozen aisle, typically shelved in the frozen seafood section near breaded fillets, frozen shrimp, fish fillets, and family frozen dinners. The 24.5 oz bag is aimed at households that want a quick, low-effort seafood option—easy to stock in a large freezer and pull out for busy evenings. It fits weeknight dinners, back-to-school lunch prep, movie-night snacks, or game-day spreads where convenience and kid-friendly appeal matter. Gorton’s positions itself as a heritage American seafood brand with a long history (founded 1849) and messaging around quality, tradition, and responsible sourcing; the value pack framing leans into practical, family-oriented marketing rather than premium or gourmet positioning. Label characteristics often include claims like “fresh taste,” “made in the USA,” and statements about sustainable fishing practices in brand storytelling, but this product is not presented as organic or certified natural and carries the typical value-pack, child-friendly cues (easy-to-handle sticks, quick prep). In plain terms, the product is a frozen, breaded minced-pollock item with a breadcrumb coating and added vegetable oil—an industrially prepared convenience food. Sensory experience is straightforward: a crisp golden-brown breadcrumb exterior when baked or fried, yielding to a mild, flaky white-fish interior; common accompaniments are tartar sauce, ketchup, fries, or a side of veggies. Packaging is a large frozen pack designed for families; serving is ritualistic and fast—heat, plate, and serve—making it a staple of many American households seeking simple, comforting seafood with minimal fuss.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6.0
Servings per Container: 7
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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

Minced, Pollock,, Breadcrumb, Coating, (Wheat, flour,, water,, sugar,, salt,, yeast,, whey),, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola, and/or, Soybean, Oil).

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?

Minced and reformed fish with a processed breadcrumb coating and added vegetable oils reflect industrial processing and formulation typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Gortons Fish Sticks, Value Pack

That depends on your definition of healthy! These fish sticks provide a decent amount of protein at 10 grams per serving, which can be great for a quick meal or snack. However, they do contain added sugars and aren't high in fiber, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, they’re not exactly a superfood.

Perfect For

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

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