Buttered popcorn vs Popcorn
Overall, Buttered popcorn has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Buttered popcorn | Popcorn |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 552 kcal | 567 kcal |
| Fat | 37.9 g | 40 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 19.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 43.3 g |
| Salt | 2.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 6.9 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 0 g |
| Additives | 2 | 8 |
| Allergens | None listed | Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Buttered popcorn has 82% less saturated fat (3.5 g vs 19.3 g).
- Buttered popcorn has no sugar, while Popcorn has 43.3 g.
- Popcorn has 55% less salt (1.1 g vs 2.4 g).
- Buttered popcorn has 100% more fiber (6.9 g vs 0 g).
- Buttered popcorn has 100% more protein (6.9 g vs 0 g).
- Buttered popcorn has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Popcorn lists: Milk, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Buttered popcorn
POPCORN, POPPING OIL (CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR [BETA CAROTENE]), SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.
Popcorn
Corn Meal, Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soybean and/or Sunflower), Sugar, Maltodextrin, Whey, Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Palm Kernel Oil, Whole Milk Powder, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Gum Acacia, Disodium Phosphate, Turmeric Extract, Silicon Dioxide, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Artificial Butter Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Yellow 6 Lake.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Buttered popcorn or Popcorn?
Overall, Buttered popcorn has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Buttered popcorn has fewer calories: 552 kcal versus 567 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Buttered popcorn has less sugar: 0 g versus 43.3 g per 100 g.