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Crunch 'n Munch, Caramel Popcorn
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Crunch 'n Munch, Caramel Popcorn

Crunch 'n Munch
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
2g
Protein
12g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Crunch 'n Munch Caramel Popcorn is a shelf-stable sweet-and-salty snack often found in the snack aisle of supermarkets, near other popcorns, packaged nuts, candy and chips — and sometimes in impulse displays by the checkout. Packaged in a 3.5 oz resealable-style bag, it is positioned as a convenient, grab-and-go treat for families and casual shoppers. The brand leans on nostalgic, mid-century Americana snack imagery and is marketed toward parents buying for kids, teens, and adults who want an indulgent, familiar treat rather than a health food. Packaging copy emphasizes taste and pairing (popcorn + peanuts, caramel, buttery toffee variant) rather than nutrition; there are no organic or “natural” certifications and the label flags common allergens (milk, peanuts, soy) and recycling/SmartLabel information. In plain terms this product is processed — popcorn coated with corn syrup and sugar, mixed with roasted peanuts and vegetable oils, and preserved with additives like TBHQ and citric acid — yielding a long-shelf-life, uniform sweet coating. Sensory-wise it delivers crisp, crunchy popcorn with a sticky-sweet caramel coating and the contrasting crunch and salt of peanuts; mouthfeel is a mix of airy popped kernels and denser nut pieces. Typical consumption moments include pouring into a bowl for movie night, snacking from the bag on a road trip, or sharing at casual gatherings. The eating ritual is communal and casual: rip, pour or pass around, bite into alternating sweet caramel and savory peanut textures that evoke indulgence and familiarity in American snack culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.67 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
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, Syrup,, Sugar,, Popcorn,, Peanuts,, Canola, Oil, Less, than, 2%, of:, Soybean, Oil,, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Citric, Acid, and, TBHQ, (for, freshness)., CONTAINS:, MILK,, PEANUTS,, SOY., MAY, CONTAIN:, TREE, NUTS, (ALMONDS,, CASHEWS,, PECANS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, TBHQ, hydrogenated-style processing oils, emulsifiers) and is a ready-to-eat formulation with long shelf life, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Crunch 'n Munch, Caramel Popcorn

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Crunch 'n Munch is a tasty treat with 160 calories per serving, but it does contain corn syrup, sugar, and some oils. It's great for an occasional snack, but if you're looking for something to fuel your workout, you might want to grab some fruit or nuts instead.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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