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Popcorners Cinnamon Crunch
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Popcorners Cinnamon Crunch

PopCorners
3 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
3g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

PopCorners Cinnamon Crunch is a single-serve, 3‑ounce bag of puffed corn crisps pitched as a lighter alternative in the salty‑sweet snack aisle. You’ll typically find it on the chip and popcorn shelves near other branded popped snacks, gluten‑free options, and flavored chips—often at eye level in the snack aisle or in impulse bins near the checkout. It works well for quick grabs on family grocery trips, packed school lunches, movie nights at home, and road trips where portable, non-messy snacks are preferred. The brand leans into a “snack better” positioning, aimed at busy parents and millennial shoppers seeking familiar indulgence with simple-sounding ingredients; marketing emphasizes non-GMO corn, “never fried,” and allergen-friendly notes like “no gluten, no nuts,” tapping wellness-conscious cultural cues without organic certification. The front label also uses health‑oriented language and the phrase “simple ingredients,” plus mentions of sea salt and natural flavors, creating a mild health halo. In plain processing terms, these are manufactured popped corn crisps—corn is milled, shaped and cooked then seasoned and packaged. Sensory details: expect a light, airy crunch with a crisp snap rather than the dense bite of a potato chip; a sweet cinnamon and brown‑sugar dusting gives a bakery‑like aroma that lingers on the fingers. Packaging is a small, brightly branded plasticized bag designed for single‑serve convenience; ritual uses include tossing into lunchboxes, sharing at informal gatherings, or pairing with coffee for an afternoon pick‑me‑up. Nutritionally it reads as a flavored snack (130 calories, 100 mg sodium, 3 g sugars per bag) positioned between indulgence and on‑the‑go practicality.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 17
Servings per Container: 3
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
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

Yellow, Corn,, Sunflower, Oil,, Sugar,, Cinnamon,, Brown, Sugar,, Salt,, Buttermilk,, and, Natural, Flavors..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugars, added oils, and 'natural flavors' and is an industrially processed, packaged snack, which fits the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Popcorners Cinnamon Crunch

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! Cinnamon Crunch has a decent balance of flavors and only 130 calories per serving, which is great for a snack. However, it does have added sugars and isn’t packed with fiber or protein, so it’s best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

convenientindulgentwholesome
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