Microwave Popcorn
Processing Score
7.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
028190006831
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size33 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 460mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
6%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g
Iron 0.5mg
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
7 listed · 2 flagged for reviewNON-GMO POPCORN, PALM OIL, SALT, SPICE EXTRACTIVES FOR FLAVOR AND COLOR, SPICES, SOY LECITHIN, TBHQ AND/OR ASCORBIC ACID TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Microwave 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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Tbhq And/Or Ascorbic Acid To Preserve Freshness.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
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