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Murry's French Toast Sticks
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Murry's French Toast Sticks

Murry's
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
5g
Protein
11g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
102
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Murry's French Toast Sticks are a frozen breakfast convenience item typically found in the supermarket's frozen breakfast aisle, shelved alongside waffles, pancakes, toaster pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Packaged in a 14 oz box with an inner bag, they are positioned as a family-friendly, value-oriented option for busy mornings and kid-focused meals. Shoppers reach for them on grocery trips that prioritize speed—back-to-school mornings, weekend brunches when parents want an easy crowd-pleaser, or storm-prep lists where non-perishable frozen breakfasts are handy. The brand leans on the image of a traditional family kitchen: “Murry’s Family of Fine Foods” and “vitamin fortified” claims suggest a comforting, wholesome tone that appeals to parents seeking reassurance about nutrition while valuing convenience. The label includes health-halo cues (vitamin fortification) and mentions of “natural flavor,” but it also lists many processed ingredients and makes no organic or non-GMO certifications. Visually the product tends toward bright, kid-friendly packaging and simple serving suggestions. In plain processing terms, these sticks are a ready-to-heat, industrially produced product containing emulsifiers, modified starches, sweeteners, anti-caking agents and leavening agents. Sensory experience: a lightly crisped, golden exterior dusted with cinnamon-sugar and a soft, pillowy bread interior; prepared in a toaster, oven, or air fryer and commonly served with syrup or fruit. The ritual is quick and familiar—heat, plate, drizzle—delivering a nostalgic, sweet breakfast that fits into fast-paced American eating patterns.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 sticks
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars11g
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

Yellow, Bread, (Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Reduced, Iron,, Niacin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Yeast,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Corn, Flour,, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Calcium, Propionate,, Datem,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Spices,, Coloring,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Soy, Flour),, Water,, Batter, (Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Whole, Egg, Solids,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Natural, Flavor,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Leavening, [Sodium, Aluminum, Phosphate,, Sodium, Bicarbonate],, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Spice,, Artificial, Flavor,, Carbohydrate, Gum,, Silicon, Dioxide, [Added, to, Prevent, Caking]),, Soybean, Oil,, Cinnamon, Sugar, (Sugar,, Cinnamon,, Natural, Flavor,, Silicon, Dioxide, [Added, to, Prevent, Caking])..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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 product is ultraprocessed: it contains multiple industrial ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, modified starches, emulsifiers, anti-caking agents, artificial flavors) and is a ready-to-heat frozen formulation.

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Common Questions about Murry's French Toast Sticks

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These sticks are a fun, quick breakfast option, but they’re not exactly a health food. With 320 calories per serving and 16g of fat, they’re more of an occasional treat rather than a daily staple, especially if you’re watching your intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
storm-prep

Vibe:

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