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Fried Foods Roundup

We analyzed 8 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Fried Foods shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 8 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Fried Foods you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
45
Sugar
0g
French’s

French’s crispy fried onions

Ingredients: Onions, palm oil, wheat flour, dextrose, and salt

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
316
Protein
14g
FarmRich

Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients: Low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese (pasteurized part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzyme), enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, soybean oil, yellow corn flour, modified corn starch, contains 2% or less of each of the following: artificial flavors, caramel color, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onions, guar gum, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda), methylcellulose, natural flavor, nonfat dry milk, paprika extract (color), salt, spices, sugar, yeast.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
279
Protein
14g
Bosco Stick

Cheese Stuffed Bosco Stick

Ingredients: Crust: flour blend [enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, enzyme, folic acid), whole wheat flour], water, sugar, corn oil, dough conditioner (soybean oil, vegetable glycerides, soy flakes), salt, yeast, l-cysteine. mozzarella cheese: pasteurized part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes. topping: natural oil blend (soybean, palm fruit and canola oils), water, salt, mono and diglycerides, potassium sorbate, natural and artificial butter flavor, lactic acid, vitamin a palmitate and beta-carotene. topping with cheese: parmesan cheese [(pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), powdered cellulose, potassium sorbate], corn starch, salt, dehydrated garlic and contains less than 2% silicon dioxide.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Mono- and Diglycerides
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Calories
506
Protein
23g
FarmRich

Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients: LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), DEHYDRATED ONIONS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SUGAR, SPICES, METHYLCELLULOSE, CARAMEL COLOR, DRIED YEAST, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), GUAR GUM, WATER, TOMATOES, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS (POTASSIUM SORBATE), TURMERIC.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
208
Protein
29g
Crystal Farms

String Cheese

Ingredients: Pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, vitamin a palmitate.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
292
Protein
11g
Coles

Mozzarella cheese filled breadsticks

Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), mozzarella cheese (skim milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), water, soybean oil, palm oil, dextrose, salt, wheat gluten, yeast (ascorbic acid), parmesan (cultured skim milk, salt, enzymes, powdered cellulose), enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), ascorbic acid, malted barley flour, enzymes, garlic powder, pepper blend (black pepper, salt, brown sugar, dehydrated onion, parsley, dehydrated bell pepper, spice), onion powder, butter (cream, salt), natural flavor, annatto.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
221
Sugar
4g
Jacks

Pizza stick cheeseburger

Ingredients: ENRICHED FLOUR, WATER, COOKED BEEF PATTIE CRUMBLES, REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE, VEGETABLE OIL, CATSUP, ONIONS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUGAR, MUSTARD, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, DOUGH CONDITIONER BLEND, WHEY, BUTTERMILK, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR, CHEDDAR CHEESE, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE, SODIUM CASEINATE, SOY LECITHIN, ANNATTO, TURMERIC COLOR, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, DEXTRIN, ENZYME MODIFIED MILK FAT, CALCIUM LACTATE, ACETIC ACID, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, METHYLCELLULOSE, SOY FLOUR, EGG WHITES. CONTAINS: EGG, WHEAT, MILK, SOY.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
45
Sugar
0g
Simply Nature

French Fried Onions

Ingredients: Organic onions, palm oil, organic wheat flour, rice flour, salt.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Fried Foods category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 8 products in the Fried Foods category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Fried Foods?+
We rank Fried Foods based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Fried Foods here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.