Caramel Popcorn Ball
Processing Score
16.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
852141002036
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 55mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 37g
13%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 3g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
13 listed · 9 flagged for reviewMARSHMALLOWS (CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH [CORN], DEXTROSE, WATER, GELATIN, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE), POPCORN SEED, CORN SYRUP, (LIGHT CORN SYRUP, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, VANILLA), MARGARINE (LIQUID AND PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM BENZOATE [A PRESERVATIVE], NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED, WHEY), COCONUT OIL (WITH ADDED BETA-CAROTENE FOR COLOR), CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN OIL, TBHQ, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Caramel Popcorn Ball 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.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Propylene Glycol): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 Caramel Popcorn Ball'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: Marshmallows (Corn Syrup, Sugar, Modified Food Starch [Corn], Dextrose, Water, Gelatin, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate), Light Corn Syrup, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Vanilla.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Margarine (Liquid And Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Vegetable Mono & Diglycerides, Sodium Benzoate [A Preservative], Natural And Artificial Flavor, Beta Carotene [Color], Vitamin A Palmitate Added, Whey), Coconut Oil (With Added Beta-Carotene For Color), Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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