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Naturally Sweet Popcorn, 5.3 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Naturally Sweet Popcorn, 5.3 OZ

SKINNY POP
Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
2g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bag in the snack aisle or grab it on the way out for movie night, road trips, or an easy after-school treat. It feels nostalgic and lightly indulgent — sweet, airy popcorn that aims to be a 'lighter' snack. The short ingredient list and uniform, crispy texture reflect industrial processing with added sugar and oil but lack the long ingredient lists and synthetic additives typical of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars0.99g
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, CANE, SUGAR, AND, SALT.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - 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 a whole-food base (popcorn) with added refined ingredients (sunflower oil, cane sugar, salt) and sold as a packaged snack, it fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultraprocessed due to the absence of industrial formulations and long lists of additives.

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Common Questions about Naturally Sweet Popcorn, 5.3 OZ

Whether Naturally Sweet Popcorn is healthy really depends on your dietary goals. It’s lower in sugar and has some fiber, which is great if you're looking for a satisfying snack without a sugar crash. However, it does contain sunflower oil, which can be a mixed bag — it’s a source of healthy fats, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$3.79
per package