Microwave Popcorn
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 5 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil and artificial flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat. It also contains trans 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
699804006006
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size39 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 5g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 380mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 2g
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
4 listed · 1 flagged for reviewPOPCORN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR.
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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.
- Modified FatsStrong UPF marker
In this product: Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.
Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
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