Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Popcorn Indiana Popcorn  Sea Salt
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Popcorn Indiana Popcorn Sea Salt

Popcorn Indiana
4.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
220mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Popcorn Indiana Sea Salt arrives on grocery shelves as a single-serve, shelf-stable snack bag you’ll find in the salty snacks aisle, often sitting alongside chips, pretzels and other ready-to-eat popcorn brands — and sometimes in endcap displays for movie-night promotions. It reads like a simple, small-ingredients product: popped whole-kernel corn, a neutral vegetable oil blend, and sea salt. That packaging and copy aim to position it as a slightly more upscale, “better-for-you” popcorn: a premium alternative to microwave varieties and heavily flavored coated snacks, courting shoppers who want convenience without a long ingredient list. The brand leans into a modern gourmet snack identity, appealing to adults and parents who value taste and perceived quality; marketing skews toward movie nights, quick at-home indulgence, and grab-and-go pantry picks. Label characteristics include an emphasis on simple ingredients and the use of “sea salt” as a subtly healthful-sounding claim; there’s no organic badge or kid-focused cartooning — the look is more refined than child-targeted. In plain terms, the product is processed to be ready-to-eat: the kernels are popped, seasoned, and packaged for convenience. Sensory notes: light, airy popped corn with a crisp, slightly crunchy texture, a gentle oil sheen, and a clean salty finish; the ritual is tactile and social — tear the bag, pour into a bowl, and pass it around for movie nights, road trips, or a late-night snack. It comfortably fits American snacking culture as a convenient, shareable treat that reads as simpler than most heavily flavored snack options.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.75 cups
Servings per Container: 5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Protein3g
* 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,, Vegetable, Oil, (Sunflower,, Safflower,, Corn, and/or, Canola),, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole popped corn with oil and salt and without industrial additives or artificial flavors, it is a processed ready-to-eat snack rather than an ultra-processed formulation.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Popcorn Indiana Popcorn Sea Salt

That depends on what you're comparing it to! With 150 calories per serving and a modest amount of fat, it's a pretty decent snack option if you're looking for something crunchy. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people — it’s a great choice for a light snack, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientnostalgicwholesome
$NaN
per package