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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Light Butter Microwave Popcorn, 9 Ounce
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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Light Butter Microwave Popcorn, 9 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
30
Calories
0.99g
Protein
45mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the microwave popcorn or snacks aisle and pull it out for a cozy movie night, game night, or kids' sleepover. It gives a nostalgic, comforting vibe — the quick buttery ritual — while the 'organic' label suggests a healthier twist. The prepackaged microwave format, added expeller‑pressed palm oil and 'natural flavor' point to industrial processing for consistent texture and shelf stability, typical of ultraprocessed snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 9
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Protein0.99g
* 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

ORGANIC, POPCORN, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, PALM, OIL, SALT, ORGANIC, NATURAL, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially formulated, packaged microwave product with added oil and flavoring rather than just whole ingredients, indicating ultraprocessing (NOVA 4). The processing and additives create a consistent buttery mouthfeel and extended shelf-stability typical of UPFs.

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Light Butter Microwave Popcorn, 9 Ounce

This popcorn is a decent snack option, especially if you're looking for something light and crunchy. At just 30 calories per serving, it’s a low-calorie choice compared to many other snacks. However, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so if you’re looking for high fiber or protein, this might not hit the mark.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip
storm-prep

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientindulgent
$2.99
per package