CHEDDAR JALAPENO POPCORN
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
CHEDDAR JALAPENO POPCORN by CHESTER'S scores 8/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
CHEDDAR JALAPENO POPCORN by CHESTER'S provides 571 calories, 7.1g protein, 35.7g fat, and 53.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 7.1g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 571 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
- ⚠Contains 8 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
CHEDDAR JALAPENO POPCORN by CHESTER'S sits near the middle of the popcorn category with 571 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462). Very low sugar at 3.6g per 100g — much better than the 15.8g category average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 571 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462)
- •Protein: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Sugars: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 15.8g)
- •Fiber: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 9.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 5.4g per 100g
- •Sodium: 643mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 5.4g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 643mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1286mg — roughly 56% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If CHEDDAR JALAPENO POPCORN doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the popcorn category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Popcorn, vegetable oil (canola, corn, and/or sunflower oil), cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), corn maltodextrin, salt, whey, potassium salt, natural and artificial flavors, onion powder, buttermilk, corn starch, Romano cheese (cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), whey protein concentrate, sugar, monosodium glutamate, garlic powder, lactose, artificial color (yellow 6 lake, blue 1, red 40), dextrose, skim milk, spices, citric acid, malic acid, jalapeño peppers, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate. Contains milk ingredients.