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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 spot this bag in the supermarket snack aisle or slipping into a dorm-room microwave before a quick movie — it’s the organic, lower-calorie take on classic buttered popcorn. The vibe is nostalgic and comforting with a health-forward 'light' twist: familiar warm butter notes but marketed as a lighter option. The microwave format, added "natural flavor," and pre-coated oil indicate industrial processing that yields the uniform, crisp texture associated with ultra-processed 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?

Pre-packaged microwave popcorn with added "natural flavor" and a pre-applied oil blend is an industrially formulated convenience product; these characteristics align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed). The presence of flavoring agents and the ready-to-heat packaged format (rather than plain kernels) supports this classification.

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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
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$2.99
per package