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Is Smartfood Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn healthy?

Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

48/100

Food Integrity Score

62/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Smartfood sweet & salty kettle corn flavored popcorn is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 48 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100. Whole-grain popcorn base, but added sugar, corn syrup, canola oil, and caramel color make it a lightly processed snack. Strengths include popcorn base provides some whole-grain fiber, lower sodium than many salty snacks, and modest calorie portion at 28 g, while main considerations include sugar and corn syrup add notable added sugar, canola oil and caramel color add processing, and very low protein for the calories.

Longevity Score 48/100Food Integrity Score 62/100

What helped the score?

  • Popcorn base provides some whole-grain fiber
  • Lower sodium than many salty snacks
  • Modest calorie portion at 28 g

What held the score back?

  • Sugar and corn syrup add notable added sugar
  • Canola oil and caramel color add processing
  • Very low protein for the calories

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SUGAR, POPCORN, CANOLA OIL, CORN SYRUP, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ROSEMARY EXTRACT (ANTIOXIDANT), AND ASCORBIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANT).

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 28 g

  • Calories1407% DV
  • Protein1g2% DV
  • Total Carbs20g7% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat6g8% DV
  • Saturated Fat0.5g3% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Smartfood Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn
Category
Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00028400314008
Serving size
28 g
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

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (12g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0.5g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic 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 (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (12g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (12g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (12g of 20g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Smartfood Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?

Smartfood Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Smartfood Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Flavored Popcorn: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Popcorn base provides some whole-grain fiber; Lower sodium than many salty snacks; Modest calorie portion at 28 g.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sugar and corn syrup add notable added sugar; Canola oil and caramel color add processing; Very low protein for the calories.

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.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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

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.

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