Ranking 25+ Types of Popcorn

Written By Manager MIN

In an episode of Best with Babish, Andrew Rea sets out to find the ultimate store-bought popcorn. Sampling over 25 varieties—from classic butter and movie-theater style to kettle corn, caramel corn, and light options—he judges each based on a variety of factors.Whether you're prepping for a movie night or just looking to upgrade your go-to snack, this ranking gives you everything you need to know to make your pick.

Here’s the ranking:

  • Pop Secret Sweet and Crunchy Kettle Corn - 8

  • Pop Secret Sweet and Crunchy Caramel - 7

  • Pop Secret Extra Butter - 6

  • Pop Secret Movie Theater Butter - 6

  • Newman’s Own Butter - 6

  • Jolly Time Simply Popped Butter - 5

  • Bowl and Basket Movie Theater Style - 5

  • Kitov Natural - 5

  • Act II Butter Lovers - 5

  • Stove Top Jiffy Pop - 5

  • Skinny Pop Butter - 4

  • Orville Redenbacher Butter - 4

  • Orville Redenbacher Movie Theater - 4

  • Jolly Time Healthy Pop - 4

  • Golden Fluff Natural - 4

  • Orville Redenbacher Simply Salted - 4

  • Act II Homestyle - 4

  • Act II Kettle Corn - 4

  • Pop Secret Regular Kettle Corn - 4

  • Nature’s Promise Buttery Flavor - 3

  • Pop Secret Butter - 3

  • Golden Fluff Light Natural - 3

  • Skinny Girl Butter and Sea Salt - 3

  • Newman’s Own Touch of Butter - 3

  • Jolly Time Blast O Butter - 3

  • Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop Kettle Corn - 3

  • Orville Redenbacher Naturals Light Classic Butter and Sea Salt

  • Act II Xtreme Butter - 1

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