Monster Cookie Popcorn, Monster Cookie
Processing Score
21.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 51 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
850011515129
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 40mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 14g
Includes 12g Added Sugars
24%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 40mg
1%
* 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
17 listed · 9 flagged for reviewBROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, CANE SYRUPS), SUGAR, POPCORN, LIGHT CORN SYRUP (CORN SYRUP, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT), PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED, SOYBEAN, RAPESEED)SALT), M&M'S MILK CHOCOLATE CANDIES (MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, COCOA BUTTER, LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), SUGAR, CORNSTARCH; LESS THAN 2% OF: CORN SYRUP, DEXTRIN, COLORS (INCLUDE BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 2), CARNAUBA WAX, GUM ACACIA), BUTTER (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR), ROLLED OATS, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVORS), POPCORN OIL BLEND (CANOLA OIL, BETA CAROTENE (NATURAL COLOR), NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVES)), VIRGINIA PEANUTS (PEANUTS, SALT, PEANUT OIL), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: SALT, BAKING SODA, SOYBEAN OIL, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Monster Cookie Popcorn, Monster Cookie scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Light Corn Syrup (Corn Syrup, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Salt)): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Peanut Butter (Roasted Peanuts, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Cottonseed, Soybean, Rapeseed)Salt)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (M&M'S Milk Chocolate Candies (Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Cocoa Butter, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Cornstarch; Less Than 2% Of: Corn Syrup, Dextrin, Colors (Include Blue 2 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40, Red 40 Lake, Blue 1, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2), Carnauba Wax, Gum Acacia)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Monster Cookie Popcorn, Monster Cookie'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar (Sugar, Cane Syrups), Sugar, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Popcorn Oil Blend (Canola Oil, Beta Carotene (Natural Color), Natural & Artificial Flavors, Tbhq And Citric Acid (Preservatives)).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Contains Less Than 2%: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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