Gourmet Popcorn, Sharp White Cheddar
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including 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
027000523247
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size42 g
Amount per serving
Calories
240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 420mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
Potassium 130mg
3%
* 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 · 2 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN POPCORN, MID-OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, WHEY, BUTTERMILK, SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF: CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTER, LACTOSE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, NONFAT MILK, SODIUM CASEINATE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Gourmet Popcorn, Sharp White Cheddar scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Gourmet Popcorn, Sharp White 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: Mid-Oleic Sunflower 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: Lactic 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 and American Cheese vs Cheddar 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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