Gorton's was founded in 1849 in the fishing town of Gloucester, Massachusetts. With the founding of the company, Gloucester became the hub of the Massachusetts fishing industry. Gorton's was the first company to produce and market frozen fish as a convenience food in the form of their Fried and Frozen Codfish Fillets. The company is still going strong, offering a variety of fried and grilled frozen fish choices, including their classic frozen fish sticks.
Calories
Gorton makes a variety of frozen fish products including their classic fried pollock varieties, salmon and tilapia. The serving size for their Classic Fish Sticks is six sticks, which contain 260 calories, according to MyFitnessPal, a diet and nutrition website. Everyone's daily caloric needs vary by gender, age and level of physical activity. For a diet of 2,000 calories per day, one serving would account for 12 percent of the day's calories. In comparison, one serving of two of their Potato Crunch fillets has 240 calories, one All-Natural Lemon-Pepper Grilled Fillet has 100 calories and 22 Popcorn Shrimp have 260 calories.
Fat
Each serving of Gorton's Classic Fish Sticks contain 16 g of total fat, with 4 g of saturated fat and 25 mg of cholesterol. One serving of Beer Battered Fillets has 18 g total fat with 4.5 g saturated fat and 25 mg of cholesterol, while one serving of Classic Grilled Salmon Fillets has 3 g of total fat with 0.5 g saturated fat and 35 mg cholesterol, making it a lower-fat option. Eating a lot of foods high in cholesterol, saturated and trans fats can raise cholesterol levels. It's healthier to meet daily fat needs with the unsaturated fats.
Protein
Protein is needed daily by the body in order to function properly and fish is an excellent source of protein. Salmon in particular is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. However, fried foods have added fat, so choosing one of the grilled varieties is the healthier option. Classic Fish Sticks provide 10 g of protein per serving, the All Natural Italian Herb Grilled Fillets have 16 g and the Classic Grilled Salmon Fillets have 15 g of protein.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the foundation of the daily diet, providing energy for cellular function. They should compose 40 to 60 percent of the day's calories, according to Medline Plus. Carbohydrates include sugar, starches and fiber. Each serving of Classic Fish Sticks contains 19 g of carbohydrates. The Beer Batter Fillets have 16 g of carbohydrate, while the Signature Grilled Tilapia Fillets have less than 1 g of carbohydrate.
Sodium
Sodium ingested in large amounts has the capacity to raise blood pressure. Daily sodium intake should be limited to about one tsp, or 2,300 mg per day. One serving of Gorton's Classic Fish Sticks contains 340 mg of sodium. The Potato Crunch Fillets have 790 mg and the Classic Grilled Shrimp contain 920 mg, close to half of the day's sodium needs.
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