Breaded fish sticks
Breaded fish sticks are a popular convenience food consisting of small, rectangular pieces of white fish coated in a crispy breadcrumb batter and typically baked or fried. They are a staple in many Western households, especially in the UK and North America, often served with chips, peas, or tartar sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a fried product, breaded fish sticks are generally moderate in fat and provide a good source of protein from the fish, while the breading adds carbohydrates. A typical serving of 3-4 sticks contains roughly 200-300 calories, along with some omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins like B12 from the fish.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
Per 4 sticks (112 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they are a quintessential 'kid-friendly' food and a cornerstone of the British 'fish finger sandwich.' Nutritionally, they can be a convenient way to introduce seafood into a diet, though the healthiness depends heavily on the cooking method and quality of the fish used.
