Barbecue Cheddar Flavored Popcorn, Barbecue Cheddar
Processing Score
15.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and MSG. 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
041633003556
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 240mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 13g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 90mg
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
26 listed · 11 flagged for reviewPOPCORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: COTTONSEED, CANOLA, SUNFLOWER), SALT. SEASONING: WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK, SALT, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, ANNATTO, TURMERIC, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, COLOR (TURMERIC EXTRACT, ANNATTO EXTRACT, PAPRIKA EXTRACT), POWDERED ONION, CITRIC ACID, POWDERED GARLIC, CANOLA OIL, SPICE EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, NOT MORE THAN 2% SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, SILICON DIOXIDE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Barbecue Cheddar Flavored Popcorn, Barbecue Cheddar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Barbecue Cheddar Flavored Popcorn, Barbecue Cheddar'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 (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Cottonseed, Canola, Sunflower), Canola Oil, Not More Than 2% Safflower And/Or Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto, Color (Turmeric Extract, Annatto Extract, Paprika Extract).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese and American Cheese vs Cheddar comparisons.
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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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