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Lesser Evil Organic "No Cheese"  Cheesiness Popcorn
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Lesser Evil Organic "No Cheese" Cheesiness Popcorn

LesserEvil
4.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

LesserEvil Organic "No Cheese" Cheesiness Popcorn is a 4.6 oz bag of single-serve, organic-positioned popcorn that you’d most often spot in the natural foods/snacks aisle or on an endcap near other premium popcorns, kettle chips, and better-for-you chips. The packaging leans playful but clean — bright, simple graphics that call out Organic and Non-GMO, Himalayan Crystal Salt, and the cheeky "No Cheese" labeling that signals a dairy-free, plant-forward twist on classic cheesy popcorn. You’d grab this on a movie-night run, for game-day snacking, or to toss in a road-trip snack bin — it’s also a common pick for families looking to offer a perceived healthier treat for kids. Brand positioning reads as millennial-forward and health-conscious: LesserEvil markets nostalgia (popcorn as a childhood cinema staple) with modern wellness cues — organic certification badges, coconut oil, and minimal ingredient lists on the front to suggest transparency. The label leans into health-halo language (Organic, Non-GMO) and specialty ingredient names (Himalayan Crystal Salt) rather than bright kid-character branding. In plain terms, the product starts from whole popped kernels but includes processed flavor components (organic tapioca solids, rice flour, organic flavor blends, yeast extract, lactic acid, and an "organic butter type flavor"), so it’s a formulated snack rather than plain popcorn. Sensory notes: a light, airy crunch with a savory, tangy "cheesiness" coating that is milder and less oily than traditional buttered popcorn thanks to coconut oil; aroma hints at buttery-umami and toasted corn. Rituals: poured into a bowl for sharing, packed into lunchboxes, or eaten straight from the bag during casual gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 cups
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars1g
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

Organic, Non-GMO, Popcorn,, Organic, Coconut, Oil,, Organic, Tapioca, Solids,, Organic, Rice, Flour,, Himalayan, Crystal, Salt,, Organic, Flavor,, Yeast, Extract,, Lactic, Acid,, Organic, Butter, Type, Flavor..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although based on whole popcorn, the product contains formulated flavor systems (tapioca solids, organic flavor, yeast extract, lactic acid, butter-type flavor) and other industrially processed ingredients consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Lesser Evil Organic "No Cheese" Cheesiness Popcorn

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This popcorn is a great lighter snack option with only 120 calories per serving and 4 grams of fiber, which can help keep you feeling full. It’s not a superfood, but it's definitely a step up from many heavily processed snacks out there!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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