Orville Redenbacher's
Is Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn Tender White healthy?
Orville Redenbachers Popcorn Tender White
Longevity Score
78/100
Food Integrity Score
74/100
Enjoy in Moderation
Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.
Quick answer
Enjoy in Moderation
Orville Redenbacher's orville redenbachers popcorn tender white is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 78 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100. Whole-grain popcorn base, but palm oil, added salt, and notable saturated fat lower its alignment. Strengths include whole-grain popcorn base, good fiber for a snack, and short, recognizable ingredient list, while main considerations include palm oil adds notable saturated fat, sodium is moderate-to-high per serving, and natural flavor is a non-specific flavoring.
Longevity Score 78/100Food Integrity Score 74/100
What helped the score?
- Whole-grain popcorn base
- Good fiber for a snack
- Short, recognizable ingredient list
What held the score back?
- Palm oil adds notable saturated fat
- Sodium is moderate-to-high per serving
- Natural flavor is a non-specific flavoring
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Whole Grain Popping Corn, Palm Oil, Salt, Rosemary Extract (For Freshness), Natural Flavor (Including Milk). CONTAINS: MILK.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 35 g (2 tbsp (35g) unpopped (makes about 5 cups popped))
- Calories1709% DV
- Protein2g4% DV
- Total Carbs17g6% DV
- Fiber3g11% DV
- Total Fat11g14% DV
- Saturated Fat6g30% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn Tender White
- Category
- Snacks
- GTIN / UPC
00027000520116- Serving size
- 35 g (2 tbsp (35g) unpopped (makes about 5 cups popped))
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (14g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (6g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (2g)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Low sugar (0g)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Useful energy (170 kcal)
Workout Recovery
MixedAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Lower protein (2g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Strength & Protein Focus
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (2g)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (14g)
Minimally Processed Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (Whole grain popping corn)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (Whole grain popping corn)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (Whole grain popping corn)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (6g)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher saturated fat (6g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn Tender White highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn Tender White shows about 3.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn Tender White: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole-grain popcorn base; Good fiber for a snack; Short, recognizable ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Palm oil adds notable saturated fat; Sodium is moderate-to-high per serving; Natural flavor is a non-specific flavoring.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
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