Gourmet Popcorn
Processing Score
5.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 9 ingredients, including corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
816940012900
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 60mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 1g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
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
9 listed · 3 flagged for reviewSUGAR, LIGHT CORN SYRUP, POPCORN, COCONUT OIL OR CORN OIL, BUTTER, SEA SALT, VANILLA, SOYBEAN OIL, SOY LECITHIN.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Gourmet Popcorn scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Light Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Vanilla): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Gourmet Popcorn'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: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil Or Corn Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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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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