Van Holten's, Dill Pickle Popcorn
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including MSG and natural flavoring. 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
083724290018
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 300mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
6%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 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
12 listed · 4 flagged for reviewPOPCORN, COCONUT OIL, DEXTROSE, SALT MALTODEXTRIN, THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS: SODIUM DIACETATE, GUM ARABIC, CITRIC ACID, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SILICON DIOXIDE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Van Holten's, Dill Pickle Popcorn scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Other Additives (The Following Ingredients: Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Popcorn & Pretzels, this product is more processed than about 43% of the 4,573 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Van Holten's, Dill Pickle 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Salt Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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