Soybean oils
Orville Redenbacher's Popping Oil
473 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains artificial flavors
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 76
Orville Redenbacher's Popping Oil scores 76 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Soybean oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Artificial flavors: US dietary guidelines advise limiting foods with artificial flavors. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Popping Oil
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Artificial flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 800 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 93.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 13.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 15ml
Ingredients
- Soybean Oil
- Artificial Flavor
- Color Added (Beta Carotene) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor, Color Added (Beta Carotene).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org