Popcorn
Skinny Pop Original Popcorn
14 oz
Score
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Skinny Pop Original Popcorn scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- plus 4 points Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 3 points Energy 536 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Capped at 79: High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Original Popcorn
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 536 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 3.5 = 96.5 → 97 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 536 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 35.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.6 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 serving (28 g)
Ingredients
- popcorn
- sunflower oil and salt that's all
- nothing more (not recognized)
- nothing less (not recognized)
- pa popped pure clu m's (not recognized)
Label text, as published
popcorn, sunflower oil and salt that's all, nothing more, nothing less, pa popped pure clu m's
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Always check the package: recipes change.
More popcorn on GoodSwap
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Microwave Popcorn Kirkland Signature · 3.3 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains palm oil Score 60 out of 100 Good -
Popcorn Himalayan Sweetness Lesser Evil · 7 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 14 out of 100 Bad -
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More from Skinny Pop
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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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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