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Popsecret Movie Butter Popcorn
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Popsecret Movie Butter Popcorn

Pop-Secret
5.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
2g
Protein
320mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pop-Secret Movie Butter Popcorn is the familiar mid-aisle microwave popcorn staple you’ll find stacked with other ready-to-pop brands in the snack aisle, often near chips, candy and movie-night bundles. Shoppers reach for this box on quick trips to stock a dorm room, pick up party snacks for a game night, or toss a bag into a pantry for rainy nights and impromptu movie marathons. The Pop-Secret name signals an old-school American popcorn identity — marketed to families and casual entertainers who want a reliably buttery, cinema-style bowl at home without fuss. Packaging leans on bright, approachable graphics and “movie butter” language rather than health claims; there are no organic or clean-label certifications, and the front-of-pack emphasizes flavor and convenience rather than nutrition. In plain terms, this is a processed, shelf-stable snack: whole-kernel popcorn combined with added oils, salt and flavor compounds, packaged for microwave popping. Sensory expectations are straightforward — warm, fluffy popped kernels with a shiny, slightly oily coating, a pronounced buttery aroma, and a crunchy-but-tender bite; the artificial butter notes and salt make it immediately satisfying. The ritual is familiar: tearing open the bag straight from the microwave, shaking to distribute oil, and sharing from a large bowl while streaming a film or cheering during a game. Its position in American grocery culture is as a quick, communal comfort food — cheap, convenient, and tuned to nostalgia and indulgence more than nutrition, ideal when convenience and that movie-theater butter hit are the priorities.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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

Popcorn,, Sunflower, Oil, and/or, Corn, Oil,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors, [Including, Milk],, Annatto, Extract, [Color],, Paprika, Extract, [Color]..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

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?

Packaged microwave popcorn with added oils, salt and flavoring agents fits the ultra-processed category due to industrial formulations and flavor additives despite whole-kernel base.

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Common Questions about Popsecret Movie Butter Popcorn

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Popsecret Movie Butter Popcorn has 170 calories per serving and packs a decent amount of fat, mostly from sunflower and corn oils. It’s not a superfood, but if you’re looking for a tasty snack while binge-watching your favorite series, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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