Cheddar Loaded Popcorn, Cheddar
Processing Score
8.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0024100119288
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size31 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 300mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 50mg
4%
Iron 0.3mg
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
19 listed · 7 flagged for reviewPOPCORN, CANOLA OIL (WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SUGAR, NONFAT MILK, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT COLOR, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheddar Loaded Popcorn, Cheddar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, 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 Cheddar Loaded Popcorn, 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: Canola Oil (With Tbhq For Freshness).
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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate, Calcium Lactate, Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese, American Cheese vs Cheddar, and Goldfish vs Cheez-Its 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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