Popcorn
Poppy Jalepeno Cheddar Popcorn
3 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 62
Poppy Jalepeno Cheddar Popcorn scores 62 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 18.2 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 3.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Jalepeno Cheddar Popcorn
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Sodium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 18.2 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 3.9 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 545 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 9.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 9.1 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 38 = 62
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 545 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 45.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 18.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 9.1 g |
| Protein | 9.1 g |
| Salt | 3.9 g |
Ingredients
- Non-GMO Popcorn
- Sunflower Oil
- RBD Coconut Oil
- Cheddar Cheese Powder (Cheddar Cheese, Whey, Buttermilk, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Annatto Extract)
- Sea Salt
- Jalapeño Powder
Label text, as published
Non-GMO Popcorn, Sunflower Oil, RBD Coconut Oil, Cheddar Cheese Powder (Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures and Enzymes], Whey, Buttermilk, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Annatto Extract), Sea Salt, Jalapeño Powder. CONTAINS: Milk. Manufactured in a facility. that also processes: Wheat, Peanuts, Soy, Almond, Cashew, Walnut, and Pecan.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Soy, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- 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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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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