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Skinny Pop Popcorn Jalapeno Cheddar
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

Skinny Pop Popcorn Jalapeno Cheddar

SkinnyPop
4.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SkinnyPop Popcorn Jalapeno Cheddar is a shelf-stable bagged snack you’d spot in the supermarket snack aisle, tucked alongside other popcorns, kettle chips and single-serve party mixes. Its 4.4 oz printed pouch sits near gluten-free and “better-for-you” chips, often placed at eye level on endcaps during promotions. This product fits quick trips for movie-night, game-day prep, or road trips — any outing where a hand-held, shareable crunchy snack is wanted. The brand positions itself as a lighter, simpler alternative to traditional chips: culturally it reads as millennial and health-focused, appealing to busy parents and young adults who want indulgence without overt guilt. Labeling leans into a health halo — minimal ingredient lists, calls out “organic” on some dairy ingredients, and the SkinnyPop name evokes low-calorie snacking rather than full indulgence. There’s no child-centric cartooning; instead the pack uses modern, clean typography and flavor cues (jalapeño and cheddar) to signal grown-up taste with a hint of adventure. In plain terms it’s a processed, flavored popcorn — industrially popped, seasoned, and packaged for long shelf life. Sensory details: the popcorn is light and crisp with an airy crunch, a toasty sunflower-oil sheen, a tangy cheesy coating and a mild jalapeño warmth; paprika gives visual specks of color. The ritual is casual — popped open for couch sessions, spread into a bowl at a party, or eaten directly from the bag while driving. Overall it plays the role of convenient, shareable snack that balances spicy-salty flavor with a “simple ingredients” marketing story.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 cups
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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,, Organic, Whey, (Milk),, Organic, Non-Fat, Dry, Milk,, Peppers, (Green, Bell,, Jalapeno),, Salt,, Organic, Cheddar, Cheese, (Organic, Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Natural, Flavor,, Yeast, Extract,, Lactic, Acid,, Paprika, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Paprika (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

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 ultra-processed packaged snack: industrially produced popcorn with added flavorings and ingredients like natural flavor, yeast extract and lactic acid and a processed cheese component, consistent with NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Skinny Pop Popcorn Jalapeno Cheddar

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At 140 calories per 3 cups, it's a lighter snack option compared to many chip varieties. It has a decent amount of flavor without added sugars, but it's not exactly a superfood either. Think of it as a fun treat rather than a health powerhouse!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientindulgentadventurous
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