Habanero cheddar popcorn
Habanero cheddar popcorn by popping popcorn provides 571 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 70% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Popcorn category and comes in a 9.5 oz pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1.667 cup (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 571 kcal | 160 kcal | 443 +29% | |
| Total fat | 46.4 g | 13 g | 17% | 20.8 +123% |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 2 g | 10% | 7.5 |
| Carbohydrates | 35.7 g | 10 g | 4% | 58.3 −39% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 1 g | 12 −70% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 10 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 10.4 −66% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.6 −17% |
| Salt | 16.9 g | 4.7 g | 1.4 +1120% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1572 Popcorn products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sugar
- 3.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Source of fiber
- 3.6 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other popcorn
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
POPCORN, PAN RELEASE (CORN OIL, LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR AND BETA CAROTENE (ADDED FOR COLOR)), HABANERO CHEDDAR SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CHEDDAR & ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), WHEY, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, SPICE & SPICE EXTRACTIVES INCLUDING HABANERO PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE (MSG), BUTTERMILK, PALM OIL, BUTTER (CREAM), SOYBEAN OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, RED 40 LAKE, ANNATTO, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL VITAMIN E ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY POPPIN POPCORN HOLLAND, MI 49423 MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES: EGG, WHEAT, PEANUTS, ALMOND, CASHEW, WALNUT, PECAN, MACADAMIA NUTS
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkNutsPeanutsSoybeans
Additives 11
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 9.5 oz
- Serving size
- 1.667 cup (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0683184000730
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Habanero cheddar popcorn?
Habanero cheddar popcorn contains 571 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1.667 cup (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Habanero cheddar popcorn?
Habanero cheddar popcorn has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Habanero cheddar popcorn healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Habanero cheddar popcorn vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Habanero cheddar popcorn contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nuts, Peanuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Habanero cheddar popcorn contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 16, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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