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Lesser Evil Himalayan Gold Popcorn
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Salted popcorn

Lesser Evil Himalayan Gold Popcorn

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 91

Lesser Evil Himalayan Gold Popcorn scores 91 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
  3. No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Himalayan Gold Popcorn

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Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [2]
  • Salt 0.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [3]
  • Fiber 4 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [4]
subtotal−4

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 91Excellent

100 − 9 = 91

GTIN 00724445947576 · 2024-11-17

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy120 kcal
Fat6 g
Saturated fat5 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates14 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber4 g
Protein2 g
Salt0.4 g

Serving: 3 cups (100 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

ORGANIC NON-GMO POPCORN, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, HIMALAYAN SALT, ORGANIC BUTTER-TYPE FLAVOR.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov