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Skinnypop Popcorn Skinny Pop  Sea Salt and Black Pepper
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Skinnypop Popcorn Skinny Pop Sea Salt and Black Pepper

SkinnyPop
4.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
90mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SkinnyPop Sea Salt & Black Pepper is a 4.4-ounce ready-to-eat bag of seasoned popcorn that reads like a pared-down snack: popped whole-kernel corn, a neutral sunflower oil, a sprinkle of sea salt and cracked black pepper. On grocery shelves you’ll usually find it in the snack aisle alongside other bagged popcorns and kettle chips, often tucked near the natural/“better-for-you” snack section or an endcap of grab-and-go items rather than with fresh produce. It’s a product that fits casual shopping trips and moments—pick-ups for a movie night, a light companion for game-day spreads, or a tidy snack to toss into a road-trip cooler. The brand leans into a “simple ingredients” aesthetic and markets toward health-conscious, time-pressed shoppers who want convenience without the impression of heavy processing: millennials juggling work and family, fitness-minded consumers looking for lower-calorie savory treats, and parents seeking a perceived healthier chip alternative for kids. Packaging emphasizes clean design and short ingredient lists; you'll often see health-halo language like “made with simple ingredients,” “gluten-free,” or “no artificial flavors,” but it typically does not carry organic certification or child-focused cartoon branding. In plain terms, this is pre-popped, packaged popcorn produced in a manufacturing facility—processed for shelf stability and convenience but not laden with artificial additives. Sensory notes: light, airy kernels with a crisp bite and a light coating of oil that carries the briny sea salt and a bright, peppery finish. Pack rituals are familiar—tear, crunch, and share straight from the bag while watching a film, cheering at a game, or snacking between errands.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 cups
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
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,, Black, Pepper,, 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?

The product is ready-to-eat and industrially packaged but contains only whole-food popcorn plus oil, salt and pepper without emulsifiers, sweeteners, or complex additives, placing it in the processed (NOVA 3) category rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Skinnypop Popcorn Skinny Pop Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a moving target! This popcorn has a decent calorie count at 150 for three cups, and it’s low in sugar and free from preservatives and artificial ingredients. It’s a great snack if you’re looking for something light and satisfying, but remember, it’s not a superfood — just a tasty treat that fits into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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