Popcorn
Lesser Evil Popcorn, Himalayan pink salt
.65 oz
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 79
Lesser Evil Popcorn, Himalayan pink salt scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 19.4 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 5 points Salt 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Capped at 79: High in fat, saturated fat and salt (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 pink salt
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 19.4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 444 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 16.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 20 = 80 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 444 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 22.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 19.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 16.7 g |
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 1 bag (18 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC NON-GMO POPCORN, ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, HIMALAYAN SALT.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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POPcorn HIMALAYAN GOLD Lesser Evil · 4.6 oz/130 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatCertified organic Score 68 out of 100 Good -
Fire roasted sweet corn popcorn Herr's · 177 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 30 out of 100 Poor -
Movie Theatre Popcorn Extra Butter AMC Theatres · 2.75 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains seed oilsContains palm oil Score 59 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Sea Salt Popcorn Good & Gather · 5 oz/142 g Contains seed oilsCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good
More from Lesser Evil
Sources
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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).”
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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.”
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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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