Air Popped Popcorn
Processing Score
9.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
074690051673
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 140mg
3%
* 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
20 listed · 9 flagged for reviewPOPCORN, SUNFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA OIL, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ENZYMES, MAY CONTAIN ANNATTO COLOR), WHEY PERMEATE, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK POWDER, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANNATTO EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 6, CALCIUM LACTATE, YELLOW 5, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Air Popped Popcorn scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Popcorn & Pretzels, this product is more processed than about 79% of the 4,573 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 Air Popped Popcorn'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: Sunflower And/Or Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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