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Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP White Cheddar Popcorn, 4.5 oz.
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP White Cheddar Popcorn, 4.5 oz.

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP
4.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
3g
Protein
3g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP White Cheddar Popcorn is a bright, snack-aisle staple: you’ll typically find a 4.5 oz bag stacked on shelves with other flavored popcorns and chip brands, often near healthier snack options and gluten-free sections or on endcaps promoting grab-and-go treats. It’s pitched for easy occasions — movie nights, road trips, after-school snacks or anytime munching — and works as a single-serve indulgence or poured into a bowl to share. The brand leans into a cheerful, approachable persona: playful packaging, a pop-culture name and messaging about non-GMO whole-grain popcorn and “real cheese,” positioning it toward parents, millennials and snack-seekers who want something tasty but feel-good. Label claims include gluten-free, non-GMO and “whole-grain popped corn,” with a clear allergen statement “CONTAINS: MILK”; there’s no organic certification. In plain language: this is a ready-to-eat, packaged popcorn seasoned with dairy-based cheese ingredients and added oil — it’s gone through industrial processing to create a shelf-stable flavored snack. Sensory notes: the texture is airy and crunchy with a light powdery cheese coating that leaves a savory, tangy finish; the bag is lightweight, single-use 4.5 oz packaging ideal for stashing in a tote or glove compartment. Rituals around it are simple — tear the top, share into a bowl during a movie or snack straight from the bag on the go. It reads as an accessible, slightly indulgent treat that balances a perceived better-for-you message with classic savory comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.5 cups
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein3g
* 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

Popcorn,, Sunflower, Oil,, Whey,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Nonfat, Milk,, Salt,, Lactic, Acid,, Natural, Flavor., CONTAINS:, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-eat flavored popcorn contains multiple industrially processed ingredients (whey, cheese preparations, natural flavors, added oil) and is a manufactured snack product, characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP White Cheddar Popcorn, 4.5 oz.

Well, that depends on your perspective! It’s a tasty snack with 160 calories per serving and 10 grams of fat, which can fit into many diets. If you’re looking for a guilt-free munch during movie night, it’s a solid choice, but if you’re after something ultra-nutritious, you might want to pair it with a side of fresh veggies.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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