Popcorn
Boom Chicka Pop White Cheddar Popcorn
4.5 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 59
Boom Chicka Pop White Cheddar Popcorn scores 59 out of 100 (Okay) 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 9 points Salt 2.4 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 5 points Sugars 10.7 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better popcorn
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Popcorn White Kroger Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
White Popcorn Bob's Red Mill · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Our Family Popcorn white Our Family · 64 oz/4 lb/1814 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
White Popcorn Snappy Popcorn Co. Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Sea Salt Popcorn Simply Nature · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 99 out of 100 , 40 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
White Cheddar Popcorn
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 10.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Saturated fat 5.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 2.4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 571 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 10.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 41.5 = 58.5 → 59
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 571 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 35.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46.4 g |
| Sugars | 10.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Salt | 2.4 g |
Serving: 2.5 cups (28 g)
Ingredients
- Popcorn
- Non-GMO Sunflower Oil
- Non-GMO Canola Oil
- Whey
- Buttermilk
- Cheddar Cheese Powder (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes)
- Salt
- Natural Flavor
- Milk
- Lactic Acid
Label text, as published
Popcorn, Non-GMO Sunflower Oil and/or Non-GMO Canola Oil, Whey, Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese Powder (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Salt, Natural Flavor, Milk, Lactic Acid. CONTAINS: MILK.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- 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.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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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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“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)”
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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