Popcorn, Hot Cheese
Processing Score
14.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041200104853
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 13g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.5mg
3%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* 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
3 listed · 1 flagged for reviewPOPCORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA OIL, COCONUT OIL, CORN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL), CHEDDAR CHEESE SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, BUTTERMILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40 LAKE), SOY LECITHIN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, SPICE AND HERB (CONTAINS PAPRIKA FOR COLOR), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ANNATTO (FOR COLOR)].
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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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Canola Oil, Coconut Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Cheddar Cheese Seasoning [Maltodextrin, Salt, Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Sugar, Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Artificial Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40 Lake), Soy Lecithin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Spice And Herb (Contains Paprika For Color), Monosodium Glutamate, Annatto (For Color)].
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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