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PopCorners White Cheddar
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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PopCorners White Cheddar

PopCorners
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

PopCorners White Cheddar is a puffy, popped-corn snack sold in brightly branded 7‑ounce bags and typically found in the snack aisle alongside chips, pretzels, popcorn, and other packaged munchies; you may also see it placed on endcaps near party foods or by the beer and soda in some stores. It fits everyday grab-and-go shopping trips, after-school snack runs, movie-night staples, and casual entertaining for game-day or potlucks. The brand positions itself as a modern, slightly more 'better-for-you' chip alternative — marketed to younger adults and families who want crunchy, flavorful snacks without the fried-chip stigma. Packaging leans on approachable, colorful design rather than child-specific characters; the white cheddar callout and imagery promote flavor-forward appeal rather than organic or artisanal claims. There is usually a light health halo: words like “popped” or “made from corn” suggest simplicity, but no organic certification is present on the typical bag. From a processing standpoint, this is an industrially produced snack made from corn and dairy-derived ingredients with added flavorings and acids to stabilize taste and texture. Sensory-wise the pieces are airy and crisp with a distinctive light crunch and a sharp, savory cheddar dust that leaves a fine powder on fingers; the 7‑ounce bag invites sharing but is also convenient for individual snacking. Rituals around the product include pairing with dips, using it as a crunchy topper for soups or salads, or simply ripping open the bag on road trips or during TV binges. It occupies a middle ground of accessible indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16
Servings per Container: 7
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars2g
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,, Whey,, Reduced, Lactose, Whey,, Corn, Maltodextrin,, and, Less, than, 2%, of, Natural, Flavors,, Canola, Oil,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, and, Lactic, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

The product contains industrially processed ingredients (corn maltodextrin, refined oils, natural flavors) and manufactured cheese components, indicating formulation and additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about PopCorners White Cheddar

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These snacks are lower in sugar and calories compared to many traditional chips, making them a decent option for a quick crunch. However, they do have some processed ingredients and are not high in fiber or protein, so consider them more of a fun snack than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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