The "Health" Food: Pop Secret Movie Theater Butter Popcorn Snack Size Bags (6 g trans fat/snack size bag)
The Verdict: You can do better.
While it's true that popcorn is high in fiber and naturally low in calories and fat, Pop Secret manages to cram 250 calories and 17 grams of fat into each four Tablespoon serving. Usually I see "snack size" and think "sensible eating" and "portion control", but Pop Secret Movie Theater Butter Popcorn Snack Size Bags are a far cry from sensible.
General Mills adds to the "healthy" mystique by promoting the product as cholesterol-free and a good source of fiber. The manufacturer would also like you to believe that "This premium microwave popcorn is loaded with protein and fiber, making Movie Theater Butter Popcorn a healthy alternative to other snacks." But with 250 calories, 17 grams of fat, and 4 grams saturated fat in one "snack size" serving, there's nothing evenly remotely healthy about Pop Secret's snack packs. You'll be squandering away 26 percent of your daily fat allowance and 20 percent of your saturated fat quota in a few measly handfuls.
The Bottom Line: Save your snack food dollars (and calories) and buy Newman's Own Natural 100 Calorie Mini Bags instead. With less than half the calories (100) and one-quarter of the total fat (4 grams), Newman's Own will leave you satisfied and svelte.
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Or you could do even better, by sticking with a 100 Calorie offering from Pop Secret. Their 100 Calorie Mini Bags have 100 Calories and less than 4g of total fat per serving!
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