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Skinnypop Microwave Popcorn, Sea Salt
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Skinnypop Microwave Popcorn, Sea Salt

SkinnyPop
8.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
260mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Skinnypop Microwave Popcorn, Sea Salt is a light, convenience-focused popcorn product sold in a three-bag box (8.4 oz total) that lives in the snacks aisle alongside other microwave popcorns, bagged chips and movie-night treats. You’ll spot it near mainstream and “better-for-you” snack brands and often in endcap displays around streaming or seasonal promotions. It fits quick shopping trips for easy snacks — think movie night, casual game days, or packing an in-car snack for short road trips. The brand positions itself as a health-conscious, millennial-friendly alternative to traditional buttered popcorn: clean-label messaging (“No artificial flavors,” “Non-GMO,” “Certified Vegan,” “100% Whole Grain,” “Dairy free,” “Preservative free”) and calorie-forward claims create a guilt-reduced snack identity aimed at convenience-seeking adults who want a lighter indulgence. The package is straightforward: three microwaveable bags in a printed cardboard box, each bag designed for a single popping ritual — unfold the bag, place it seam-up in the microwave, listen for the pops, and pour into a bowl. Sensory cues are simple and familiar: crunchy popped kernels with a mildly oily mouthfeel from sunflower and palm oils, a clean sea-salt seasoning, and the warm, toasty aroma that signals a shared ritual. Labeling leans into natural and health halos rather than kid-focused cartooning; there is no organic certification. In processing terms, this is a packaged, processed snack made from whole-grain popcorn with added oils and salt and industrial microwave-ready packaging. It’s neither homemade nor highly engineered with artificial additives, but it’s a convenience-processed item designed for quick, repeatable consumption.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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,, 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole-food popcorn but includes added oils, salt, and industrial microwave-ready packaging; minimal additives and no artificial flavors place it in the processed (NOVA 3) category rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Skinnypop Microwave Popcorn, Sea Salt

It really depends on your perspective! At 130 calories per serving and low in sugar, it's a decent snack option if you're looking for something light. However, it's not particularly high in protein or fiber, so it might not be the most filling choice if you're after a meal replacement.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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