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Mrs. Paul's Xtra Large Crunchy Fish Sticks
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2594287, data date 2023-07-13, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (84 g, 4 sticks (84g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal | 200 kcal |
| Total fat | 10.7 g | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 440 mg | 370 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.4 g | 18 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 10 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 21.4 g | 18 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose this fresh & frozen seafood
The recorded ingredient label lists 15 ingredients, led by minced pollock, bread crumbs and water. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (bread crumbs and sugar), natural flavors and seed oils. For this fresh & frozen seafood, the comparison that matters most is species and format: choose the exact fish or shellfish and prepared or plain format.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (cottonseed oil and/or soybean oil and soybean oil).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: bread crumbs, sugar and dextrose (first appears at position 2 of 15).
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowOils named on the label: cottonseed oil and soybean oil.
- Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention wheat and soy. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
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- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists cottonseed oil and/or soybean oil and soybean oil.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists bread crumbs and sugar.
- You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
- You avoid wheat and soy: the label mentions them.
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References
- Mrs. Paul's Xtra Large Crunchy Fish Sticks: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2594287) USDA FoodData Central
- Advice about eating fish U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Seafood Watch recommendations Monterey Bay Aquarium
- MSC certified sustainable seafood Marine Stewardship Council
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mrs. Paul's Xtra Large Crunchy Fish Sticks contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Mrs. Paul's Xtra Large Crunchy Fish Sticks contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Mrs. Paul's Xtra Large Crunchy Fish Sticks?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: MINCED POLLOCK, BREAD CRUMBS (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, YEAST), WATER, COTTONSEED OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SALT, SOYBEAN OIL), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, PAPRIKA
Is Mrs. Paul's Xtra Large Crunchy Fish Sticks healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 89 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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