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Cheddar Jalapeno Popcorn, 4.4 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

Cheddar Jalapeno Popcorn, 4.4 OZ

SKINNY POP
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the supermarket snack aisle or toss it in the cart for movie nights, tailgates, or a pantry-ready quick snack; it's the bold cheddar-jalapeño spin on classic buttered popcorn. The vibe is indulgent and convenient with an adventurous spicy kick—comforting and familiar but amped-up. The presence of powdered dairy, sunflower oil, natural flavors, yeast extract and other additives in a shelf-stable, ready-to-eat format signals industrial processing that yields an airy, crunchy texture and intense, long-lasting flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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

POPCORN, SUNFLOWER, OIL, ORGANIC, WHEY, ORGANIC, NON-FAT, DRY, MILK, PEPPERS, (GREEN, BELL,, JALAPENO), SALT, ORGANIC, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, ORGANIC, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES), NATURAL, FLAVORS, YEAST, EXTRACT, LACTIC, ACID, POWDER, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a packaged, ready-to-eat snack containing industrial ingredients and flavoring systems (natural flavors, yeast extract, powdered dairy, added oils and acids), consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Cheddar Jalapeno Popcorn, 4.4 OZ

The Cheddar Jalapeno Popcorn can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're craving something crunchy and flavorful! With only 140 calories per serving and a good amount of fiber (2 grams), it's a lighter snack option. But remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, so enjoy it in moderation alongside other nutrient-dense foods.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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$3.79
per package