Cheddar Popcorn, Cheddar
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including MSG 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
024100120284
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size31 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 300mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0.3mg
2%
Potassium 100mg
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
16 listed · 6 flagged for reviewPOPCORN, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CANOLA AND/OR CORN), WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT COLOR, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, NONFAT MILK, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cheddar Popcorn, Cheddar scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate. Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, 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 43% 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 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: Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Canola And/Or Corn).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
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.
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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