Microwave popcorn

by The Snack Artist in Popcorn Barcode 0021130299515
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Microwave popcorn by The Snack Artist provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Popcorn category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
30 g · High
Saturated fat
13.3 g · High
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
2 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 Tbsp (30 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 500 kcal 150 kcal 443 +13%
Total fat 30 g 9 g 12% 20.8 +44%
Saturated fat 13.3 g 4 g 20% 7.5 +79%
Carbohydrates 53.3 g 16 g 6% 58.2 −8%
Total sugars 0 g 0 g 12 −100%
Dietary fiber 10 g 3 g 11% 10.4
Protein 6.7 g 2 g 4% 8.6 −22%
Salt 2 g 0.6 g 1.4 +44%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1567 Popcorn products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other popcorn

Calories higher 27%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt higher 28%
Saturated fat higher 19%
Protein top 66%
Fiber top 43%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Popcorn, palm oil, salt, natural butter flavor, annatto (color).

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
2 Tbsp (30 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0021130299515

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Microwave popcorn?

Microwave popcorn contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (30 g)).

How much sugar is in Microwave popcorn?

Microwave popcorn has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Microwave popcorn healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Microwave popcorn vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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