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Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn, Fat Free Smart Pop Kettle PopCorn
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn, Fat Free Smart Pop Kettle PopCorn

Orville Redenbacher's
8.07 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
4g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Fat Free Smart Pop Kettle PopCorn is a familiar sight in the supermarket snack aisle, shelved alongside other microwave popcorns, salty snacks and convenience munchies. Packaged as an 8.07 oz recyclable carton containing microwaveable bags, it sits near family-oriented brands and value SKUs rather than specialty organic chips. This product is pitched for quick snack occasions — think movie night on the couch, game-day spreads, or a grab-and-go road-trip treat — and is designed to appeal to shoppers seeking a lighter, sweet-and-salty popcorn experience. The brand leans on middle-America nostalgia and popcorn heritage while signaling modern health-conscious tweaks: “94% fat free,” “made with 100% whole grain,” “non-GMO popcorn,” and “gluten free” appear as label cues that create a health-halo without organic certification. Kid-friendly language and the promise of a pop-up bowl feed a convivial, family-focused marketing angle. In plain terms the product is a processed microwave popcorn: whole grain corn is combined with palm oil, salt, and sucralose, then portioned and packaged for rapid popping. Sensory details lean into contrast — light, airy popped kernels with a hint of kettle-style sweetness balanced by salt, and a slightly slick mouthfeel from added oil. The ritual is fast and familiar: microwave, hear the pops, open and pour into a bowl to share. While it evokes homemade popcorn rituals, its convenience, shelf-stable packaging, and added sweetener and oil position it firmly as a modern processed snack staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 tbsp
Servings per Container: 6
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Protein4g
* 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

Whole, Grain, Popping, Corn,, Palm, Oil,, Salt,, Sucralose,, Mixed, Tocopherols, (Vitamin, E, for, freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm 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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (palm oil, sucralose, preservatives) and is a packaged microwave formulation, characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Corn, Fat Free Smart Pop Kettle PopCorn

The Fat Free Smart Pop Kettle Popcorn can be a healthier snack option compared to many chips or sugary treats, especially if you're looking for something low in calories and high in fiber. With just 130 calories per serving and 4 grams of fiber, it can fit nicely into a balanced diet. However, 'healthy' can be subjective — it really depends on your personal dietary goals and preferences!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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