Microwave Popcorn, Kettle Corn
Processing Score
7.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 5 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, ingredients listed as artificial 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
078271222209
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size33 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
6%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
5 listed · 2 flagged for reviewPOPPING CORN, PALM OIL, SALT, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, SUCRALOSE.
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, Microwave Popcorn, Kettle Corn scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Artificial And Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Microwave Popcorn, Kettle Corn'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: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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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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