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Sea Salt Microwave Popcorn, 16.8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Sea Salt Microwave Popcorn, 16.8 OZ

SKINNY POP
Available at Whole Foods
25
Calories
0g
Protein
50mg
Sodium
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pulled from the snack aisle or your pantry for movie nights, quick office breaks, or a light TV-side treat, this bagged microwave popcorn trades butter for a lower-calorie pitch. It carries a nostalgic, comforting vibe while being marketed as a healthier, convenient option. The prepackaged microwave format, added oils and treated bagging give it the airy texture and convenience of an industrially processed snack, hinting at ultra-processing beyond the simple ingredient list.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Protein0g
* 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, PALM, OIL, AND, SEA, 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Even with a short ingredient list (popcorn, oils, salt), the ready-to-microwave bag, added oils and industrial treatment of the product make it an industrial formulation designed for convenience, consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Sea Salt Microwave Popcorn, 16.8 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people. This popcorn is low in calories at just 25 per serving and has no added sugars or artificial ingredients, which is a win in my book. However, keep in mind that it's not a significant source of protein or fiber, so think of it more as a light snack rather than a meal replacement.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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$6.29
per package