Gourmet Popcorn
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
748948122179
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 60mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
9%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
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
9 listed · 4 flagged for reviewDEMERARA SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, POPCORN, BUTTER (CREAM, WATER, SALT), PEANUT OIL WITH SILICONE (ANTIFOAMING AGENTS), SOY LECITHIN, SALT, PRESERVATIVES (BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID AND PROPYL GALLATE).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Gourmet Popcorn scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- 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 Gourmet 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Demerara Sugar, Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Peanut Oil With Silicone (Antifoaming Agents).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservatives (Bha, Bht, Citric Acid And Propyl Gallate).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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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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