Popcorn, Caramel & Cheddar Mix
Processing Score
7.7Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
708820326729
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 10g
Includes 10g Added Sugars
20%
Protein 1g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.3mg
2%
Potassium 40mg
1%
* 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
20 listed · 5 flagged for reviewPOPCORN, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CORN SYRUP, SUNFLOWER OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), CREAM, SALT, NONFAT DRY MILK, ANNATTO, BUTTER (CREAM), SOYBEAN OIL, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, NATURAL VITAMIN E (ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), SEA SALT, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL), BAKING SODA, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SILICON DIOXIDE AS AN ANTI-CAKING AGENT AND LESS THAN 2% DISODIUM PHOSPHATE AS A PROCESSING AID.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Popcorn, Caramel & Cheddar Mix'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.
- Corn-Based SweetenersStrong UPF marker
In this product: Corn Syrup.
HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil, Soybean Oil, Vegetable Oil (Corn Oil, Sunflower Oil And/Or Soybean Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt, Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide As An Anti-Caking Agent And Less Than 2% Disodium Phosphate As A Processing Aid.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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
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