AMC Theatres Classic Butter Microwave Popcorn scores 18/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. The kernels pop in palm oil, a refined oil high in saturated fat, and the butter taste comes from a flavoring powder (maltodextrin, modified food starch, a little milkfat, natural flavors and tocopherols) rather than butter.

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in AMC Theatres Classic Butter Microwave Popcorn, and that is reflected in its score.

AMC Theatres Classic Butter Microwave Popcorn is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

AMC Theatres Classic Butter Microwave Popcorn ranks #54 of 128 chips & salty snacks in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Jesse & Ben's House-Cut Fries Tallow & Sea Salt at 93/100.

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Palm Oil, Butter Flavor, Annatto (Color) are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.