Smartfood isn’t about to give away its secret recipe — and neither is Aldi. But you can read the ingredient lists and nutrition facts to compare the two popcorns.
Spoiler alert: The ingredients are almost identical. Both Smartfood and Clancy’s white cheddar popcorn contain popcorn, oil, cheddar, whey, buttermilk solids, and salt. The biggest difference is that Smartfood is cooked with “corn, canola, and/or sunflower oil” while Clancy’s is made with soybean oil. Unless you’re a supertaster, that probably won’t make a difference to you.
Moving on to the nutrition label: One serving (about 2 ½ cups, or 28 grams) of Smartfood white cheddar popcorn contains 10 grams of fat and 13 grams of carbohydrates. The same serving size of Clancy’s contains 13 grams of fat and 11 grams of carbohydrates. Could that slight difference in fat-to-carb ratio affect taste? It’s possible. Clancy’s may add more cheese powder, which would boost the fat content — and deliciousness.
