Popcorn, Hot Cheese
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including MSG and natural flavoring. 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
076721279353
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 470mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
14 listed · 4 flagged for reviewPOPCORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER, AND/OR CANOLA), BUTTERMILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING TORULA YEAST), SPICES, DEHYDRATED ONION, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Popcorn, Hot Cheese'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors (Including Torula Yeast), Monosodium Glutamate.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Corn, And/Or Sunflower, And/Or Canola).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
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