9 products in Scout's rankings · Updated October 2026 · How we score
Scout has scored 9 Lesser Evil products in its rankings. Scores run from 55 to 92 out of 100: 5 rate Excellent, 3 Good and 1 Fair. The top score, 92/100, is shared by 2 products, among them LesserEvil Organic Popcorn Himalayan Pink Salt (#2 of 128 in Salty Snacks); the lowest is Lesser Evil Cheezmos Blazin' Hot Cheddar Chips at 55/100. 3 are Scout's Picks (scored 88+).
At a glance
Lesser Evil products, by Scout score
Ordered by Scout score. Each score compares a product with others in its own category; the line under each one says where it places there.
Lesser Evil products by category
| Category | Products | Scores | Best rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salty Snacks | 8 | 55–92 | #2 of 128 |
| Snack Bars | 1 | 80 | #16 of 42 |
Beneficial ingredients across Lesser Evil
Ingredients rated beneficial in Scout's analyses that appear in at least two of these 9 products.
- Organic Non-GMO Popcorn in 7 of 9
- Himalayan salt in 5 of 9
- Organic Coconut Oil in 4 of 9
- Sea Salt in 3 of 9
- Organic Buttermilk in 3 of 9
- Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil in 2 of 9
Common questions about Lesser Evil
What is the highest-scoring Lesser Evil product?
2 products share the top score of 92/100: LesserEvil Organic Popcorn Himalayan Pink Salt and Lesser Evil Organic Popcorn Himalayan Pink.
What is the lowest-scoring Lesser Evil product?
Lesser Evil Cheezmos Blazin' Hot Cheddar Chips, at 55/100 — #28 of 128 in Salty Snacks. Its product page lists the ingredients behind the score.
How does Scout score Lesser Evil products?
Each product gets its own 1–100 score, judged against other products in the same category with a category-specific framework: the full ingredient list, plus the published processing level, the packaging and any credible lab results where they apply. Scout does not score brands, and no brand pays for a score or a position.