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Skinnypop Aged White Cheddar Popcorn
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

Skinnypop Aged White Cheddar Popcorn

SkinnyPop
4.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SkinnyPop Aged White Cheddar Popcorn is presented as a lightweight, grab-and-go cheese popcorn in a 4.4 oz retail bag. On shelves you’d find it in the snack aisle near other packaged popcorns and chip alternatives, often clustered with “better-for-you” and gluten-free snack options rather than with gourmet cheeses. It suits quick stops for movie night, game-day spreads, road-trip snack bins, or a convenient addition to packed lunches. The SkinnyPop brand leans into calorie-conscious and simplicity messaging — the name and packaging suggest a health-aware, millennial/young-family audience who want an indulgent snack that feels lighter. Labels emphasize organic cheddar and “natural flavor,” organic milk derivatives, and a short-looking ingredient list, creating a health-halo effect despite being a packaged savory snack. Note: the provided product blurb calls it “dairy-free,” but the ingredient list includes organic milk, whey and cheese, indicating a labeling inconsistency. In plain processing terms, it’s a ready-to-eat, factory-packaged snack with added flavorings and seasonings. Sensory-wise the popcorn delivers airy, crisp kernels with a fine powdery white-cheddar coating, moderate saltiness and a savory umami lift from yeast extract and natural flavors; sunflower oil gives a clean, light fat mouthfeel. Packaging is a single-use bag designed for sharing or single-sitting consumption; the common ritual is tipping into a bowl for TV or handing around at casual gatherings. In American grocery culture it occupies the niche of an accessible “better snack” — familiar comfort food dressed up with organic claims and convenience-focused branding.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0 cups
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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, Cheddar, Cheese, (Orgánic, Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Organic, Whey, (Milk),, Salt,, Organic, Skim, Milk,, Natural, Flavor,, Lactic, Acid,, Yeast, Extract..

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 an industrially produced, ready-to-eat snack with flavored seasonings (natural flavor, yeast extract), oil, and processed dairy components; those characteristics align with the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Skinnypop Aged White Cheddar Popcorn

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery term! At 140 calories per serving, it's a nice snack option compared to many other munchies out there, especially if you're looking for something cheesy without the heavy guilt. Just remember, it’s all about balance — enjoy it as part of a varied diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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