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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 grab this bag from the snack aisle or toss it into your cart for movie night, a road trip, or a quick grab-and-go treat — positioned as a lighter, spicy twist on classic cheesy popcorn. The vibe is nostalgic and indulgent: familiar crunchy comfort with a zippy jalapeño kick that feels like a 'better-for-you' snack. The combination of whole ingredients (popcorn, cheese, peppers) with industrial seasonings and additives like natural flavors, yeast extract, and color extracts points to a highly engineered, consistently crunchy ready-to-eat product typical of ultra-processed foods.

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 ready-to-eat, packaged snack contains multiple industrial additives (natural flavors, yeast extract, color extracts) and formulated seasonings alongside processed dairy ingredients, indicating ultra-processed status (NOVA 4). The product's consistent airy crunch and long shelf-life reflect industrial manufacturing and reformulation rather than minimal processing.

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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