Popcorn, Caramel Apple
Processing Score
10.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
025788729424
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size50 g
Amount per serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 90mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 34g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 23g
Includes 23g Added Sugars
46%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.3mg
2%
Potassium 50mg
1%
* 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
10 listed · 7 flagged for reviewBROWN SUGAR, BUTTER (PASTURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING), POPCORN, CORN SYRUP, CORN OIL, SALT, DEXTROSE, MALIC ACID, YELLOW 5 (E 102), BLUE 1 (E133).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Popcorn, Caramel Apple 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 Colors (Yellow 5 (E 102), Blue 1 (E133)): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Popcorn, Caramel Apple'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, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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