Popcorn
365 Whole Foods Market Organic Light Buttery Flavor Microwave Popcorn
255 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains palm oil
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 73
365 Whole Foods Market Organic Light Buttery Flavor Microwave Popcorn scores 73 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 5 points Salt 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 10 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Organic Popping Corn Central Market · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Popping Corn O Organics · 30 oz/850 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Yellow Kernel Popping Corn Market Pantry · 45 oz/1.28 kg Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Light Buttery Flavor Microwave Popcorn
Ingredients
- Palm oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 433 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 10 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 27 = 73
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 433 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66.7 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 30g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC POPCORN, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED PALM OIL, SALT, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVOR. MAY CONTAIN MILK AND SOY.
Allergens and diets
May contain: Milk, Soy
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More popcorn on GoodSwap
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Original Popcorn Skinny Pop · 4.4 oz Contains seed oilsNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Popcorn Himalayan Pink Salt Lesser Evil · 5 oz High in saltHigh in saturated fatCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
POPcorn HIMALAYAN GOLD Lesser Evil · 4.6 oz/130 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatCertified organic Score 68 out of 100 Good -
Butter microwave popping corn, butter Our Family · 4.8 oz/136 g Ultra-processedContains palm oilContains artificial flavorsSeed-oil free Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Seasoned Popcorn Trader Joe's Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 31 out of 100 Poor -
Original Skinny Pop Skinny Pop · 5 oz Contains seed oilsNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good
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Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
“The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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