Caramel Popcorn, Caramel

Processing Score

10.0Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

1/10Poor

The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.

Nutrient Alerts

High SugarHigh Saturated Fat

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

029341007196

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size64 g

Amount per serving

Calories

300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g

14%

Saturated Fat 4.5g

23%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 10mg

Sodium 45mg

Total Carbohydrate 47g

17%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 30g

Includes 30g Added Sugars

60%

Protein 1g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 10mg

Iron 1mg

Potassium 110mg

* 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

14 listed · 8 flagged for review

BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, MOLASSES), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BROWN SUGAR, DARK MOLASSES GRANULES (CANE SUGAR, MOLASSES, CARAMEL COLOR), SOY LECITHIN, CREAM OF TARTAR, YELLOW POPCORN KERNELS, CANOLA OIL, COCONUT OIL, BETA CAROTENE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, TBHQ (PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROQUINONE, CITRIC ACID), DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE (AN ANTI-FOAM AGENT), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT).

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Caramel Popcorn, Caramel scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq (Propylene Glycol, Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone, Citric Acid)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
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 Caramel Popcorn, Caramel'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: Brown Sugar (Sugar, Molasses), Brown Sugar, Dark Molasses Granules (Cane Sugar, Molasses, Caramel Color).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Cream Of Tartar.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil, Coconut Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta Carotene.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

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