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Gorton’s Taco tenders

Taco tenders

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Ingredients · 36

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Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving
Calories396.23 kcal368 kcal
Fat9.68 g9 g
Saturated fat0.54 g0.5 g
Carbohydrates22.58 g21 g
Sugars2.15 g2 g
Fiber3.23 g3 g
Protein10.75 g10 g
Sodium0.57 g0.53 g
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Common questions

Is Gorton’s Taco tenders healthy?

Gorton’s Taco tenders scores 5/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. Per serving it carries 3g fiber, 10g protein and 2g sugar. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in Gorton’s Taco tenders?

Gorton’s Taco tenders lists 36 ingredients, starting with Alaskan Pollock, Wheat Flour, Water, Vegetable Oil and Canola. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

How many calories are in Gorton’s Taco tenders?

368 kcal per serving, or 396 kcal per 100g. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores Gorton’s Taco tenders on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.

Does Gorton’s Taco tenders contain seed oils?

Yes. Gorton’s Taco tenders lists Vegetable Oil in its ingredients.

How processed is Gorton’s Taco tenders?

Gorton’s Taco tenders is NOVA group 4: ultra-processed. That is the top of the scale and the classification the score penalises most heavily.

How does Gorton’s Taco tenders compare to other frozen foods?

At 5/100 Gorton’s Taco tenders scores worse than most frozen foods we have scored. A higher-scoring option in frozen foods is Straus Family Creamery Organic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream at 100/100.

Is Gorton’s Taco tenders organic?

Gorton’s Taco tenders is not certified organic in our data.

Has Gorton’s Taco tenders been lab tested?

Not yet. No independent lab has published results for Gorton’s Taco tenders, so its score is based on its ingredient list, processing and packaging alone.

Full methodology: how we score products.

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