Gorton's, Popcorn Crunchy Breaded Shrimp
Processing Score
8.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
044400164009
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size99 g
Amount per serving
Calories
260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
17%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 60mg
20%
Sodium 680mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
Potassium 110mg
2%
* 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
24 listed · 8 flagged for reviewSHRIMP, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED AND/OR CANOLA), WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, BAKING POWDER (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), YEAST, ONION POWDER, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, GARLIC POWDER, WHEY, WHEAT FLOUR, PALM OIL, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN MOISTURE), NONFAT MILK, COLORED WITH PAPRIKA, ANNATTO, TURMERIC EXTRACTS, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM BISULFITE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Gorton's, Popcorn Crunchy Breaded Shrimp scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Tripolyphosphate (To Retain Moisture)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Seafood, this product is more processed than about 90% of the 7,747 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Gorton's, Popcorn Crunchy Breaded Shrimp's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Cottonseed And/Or Canola), Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Powder (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto, Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bisulfite.
Natural sources but industrial application.
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