Popcorn
Lesser Evil Popcorn Himalayan Gold
0.88 oz/25 g
Score
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 79
Lesser Evil Popcorn Himalayan Gold scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 14 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.5 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 16 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated 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
Popcorn Himalayan Gold
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 14 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 400 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 16 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 12.5 = 87.5 → 88 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 400 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated fat | 14 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 16 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 1 bag (25 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC NON-GMO POPCORN
- ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
- HIMALAYAN SALT
- NATURAL FLAVOR [DERIVED FROM BOTANICAL EXTRACTS]
Label text, as published
ORGANIC NON-GMO POPCORN, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, HIMALAYAN SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR [DERIVED FROM BOTANICAL EXTRACTS].
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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