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Mikesell's
Oven Baked Puffcorn Delites, Salted Caramel
Higher-scoring pick on this shelf: LesserEvil Avocado-Licious Organic Popcorn (100/100)
The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils, artificial dyes and artificial sweeteners (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
Label checked 2026-10-20. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores
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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
This product: 6 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.
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vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: corn, and/or canola oil)fd&c yellow #5 lake; fd&c yellow #6 lake; fd&c blue #1 lake; fd&c red #40 lakesucraloseThis checks your selected additives in the available ingredient text. It is not a nutrition or safety rating.
Ingredients
Mikesell's Oven Baked Puffcorn Delites, Salted Caramel
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 1871345, data date 2021-07-29, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-20. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (32 g, 3 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 594 kcal | 190 kcal |
| Total fat | 40.6 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 719 mg | 230 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 50 g | 16 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 12.5 g | 4 g |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 2 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 50 g | 16 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose these popcorn & pretzels
The recorded ingredient label lists 18 ingredients, led by corn meal, vegetable oil and sugar. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (sugar and maltodextrin), natural flavors, seed oils, artificial dyes and artificial sweeteners. For these popcorn & pretzels, the comparison that matters most is format and preparation: choose kernels, ready-to-eat popcorn, microwave bags or pretzels.
- Worth checkingLong ingredient list: 18 ingredients, so read the full statement.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: corn, and/or canola oil)).
- Worth checkingLists artificial dyes (fd&c yellow #5 lake, fd&c yellow #6 lake and fd&c blue #1 lake).
- Worth checkingLists artificial sweeteners (sucralose).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: sugar, maltodextrin and molasses (first appears at position 3 of 18).
- Good to knowUses non-sugar sweeteners: sucralose.
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowContains thickeners or stabilizers: acacia.
- Good to knowOils named on the label: canola oil.
You may prefer another option if…
- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: corn, and/or canola oil).
- You avoid artificial dyes: the recorded label lists fd&c yellow #5 lake and fd&c yellow #6 lake.
- You avoid artificial sweeteners: the recorded label lists sucralose.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists sugar and maltodextrin.
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References
- Mikesell's Oven Baked Puffcorn Delites, Salted Caramel: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 1871345) USDA FoodData Central
- Whole Grain Stamp and whole-grain labeling Whole Grains Council
- Whole grains Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mikesell's Oven Baked Puffcorn Delites, Salted Caramel contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Mikesell's Oven Baked Puffcorn Delites, Salted Caramel contain artificial dyes or MSG?
The recorded ingredient statement lists artificial dyes or MSG. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-20. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Mikesell's Oven Baked Puffcorn Delites, Salted Caramel?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: CORN MEAL, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, AND/OR CANOLA OIL), SUGAR, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: GUM ACACIA, MOLASSES, FD&C YELLOW #5 LAKE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SUCRALOSE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, FD&C YELLOW #6 LAKE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, FD&C BLUE #1 LAKE, FD&C RED #40 LAKE, CARAMEL COLOR, TURMERIC EXTRACT.
Is Mikesell's Oven Baked Puffcorn Delites, Salted Caramel healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils, artificial dyes and artificial sweeteners (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 47 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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