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Aged White Cheddar Canyon Poppers, 5.25 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Aged White Cheddar Canyon Poppers, 5.25 OZ

BOULDER CANYON
Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bag in the snack aisle or brought to movies, game nights, and road trips — a crunchy, cheesy puff that leans into nostalgic comfort. It reads indulgent and slightly premium (aged white cheddar, avocado oil) but is clearly a ready-to-eat party snack. The ingredient list—cheese and butter powders, disodium phosphate, natural flavors—and the engineered crunchy texture point to a highly processed, shelf-stable product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 5.5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein2g
* 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

CORN, MEAL, AVOCADO, OIL, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES), WHEY, SALT, BUTTER, POWDER, (BUTTER,, NONFAT, DRY, MILK,, VITAMIN, E, TO, PROTECT, FLAVOR), NONFAT, DRY, MILK, LACTIC, ACID, POWDER, DISODIUM, PHOSPHATE, NATURAL, FLAVORS, CITRIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Uses multiple industrial ingredients and additives (disodium phosphate, natural flavors, cheese/butter powders) and is a formulated, shelf-stable crunchy snack—hallmarks of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Aged White Cheddar Canyon Poppers, 5.25 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! These poppers are a tasty snack option with 160 calories per ounce, making them a decent choice when you're craving something crunchy. Just keep in mind that they’re not packed with fiber or protein, so they might not be the best option if you’re looking for a nutrient-dense snack.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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$4.69
per package