Popcorn
Lesser Evil POPcorn HIMALAYAN GOLD
4.6 oz/130 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 68
Lesser Evil POPcorn HIMALAYAN GOLD scores 68 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 9 points Saturated fat 17.9 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.5 g / 100 g: High in salt. 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 , 32 points higher -
100% Whole Grain Purple Popcorn Simple Truth · 30 oz/850 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Sea Salt Popcorn Simply Nature · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 99 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Movie Theater Popcorn Thrive Market · 28 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Microwave Salted Popcorn Field Day Organic · 9 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
POPcorn HIMALAYAN GOLD
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 17.9 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 429 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 14.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 32.5 = 67.5 → 68
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 429 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 14.3 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 3 cup (28 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
POPCORN, COCONUT OIL, HIMALAYAN SALT, BUTTER FLAVOR. CONTAINS COCONUT. PRODUCED IN A FACILITY THAT USES MILK AND EGG INGREDIENTS.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
May contain: Egg
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- 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 -
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Original Popcorn Skinny Pop Organic Contains seed oilsCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
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More from Lesser Evil
Sources
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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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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)”
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