Popcorn

Nuts & Seeds

GASP score by preparation (lower is gentler · 0–10)

Preparation	Gas	Binding	Overall
As served / plainusual	1.5	2.4	6.6

Adjust this food for you:

Want scores tuned to you everywhere? Set up your profile →

Swap it out

Alternatives for popcorn, ranked three ways. Tap any ingredient to learn what it is.

Safestsafe default · confidence B

Rice cakes or plain crackers

Lowest likely gas, urgency, residue and irritation.

Popcorn hulls are tough insoluble residue that can pass undigested; rice cakes and plain crackers give a crunchy snack with far less residue.

Rice cakes · snack · to taste0.8
Plain crackers / water crackers · snack · to taste1.7

Combined load for these items is 2.5 vs 6.6 for popcorn — about 4.2 points lower.

Scores are modelled estimates, not medical advice. Everyone's gut is different, and tolerance changes over time. Reintroduce foods one at a time, and follow your own medical team's advice.