Popcorn by Sainsbury's

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Popcorn

by Sainsbury's in Popcorn Barcode 00386036
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Popcorn by Sainsbury's provides 489 kcal per 100 g, with 2.8 g of sugars and 7.8 g of protein. That is 77% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Popcorn category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
26.7 g · High
Saturated fat
14.4 g · High
Sugars
2.8 g · Low
Salt
1.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 489 kcal 443 +10%
Total fat 26.7 g 20.8 +28%
Saturated fat 14.4 g 7.5 +93%
Carbohydrates 47.2 g 58.2 −19%
Total sugars 2.8 g 12 −77%
Added sugars 0 g 10 −100%
Dietary fiber 14.4 g 10.4 +39%
Protein 7.8 g 8.6 −9%
Salt 1.4 g 1.4

Category average across 1567 Popcorn products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other popcorn

Calories higher 30%
Sugars higher 45%
Salt higher 47%
Saturated fat higher 16%
Protein top 49%
Fiber top 13%

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

Ingredients

popped corn (78%), rapeseed oil, salt.

Product details

Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
00386036

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Popcorn?

Popcorn contains 489 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Popcorn?

Popcorn has 2.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Popcorn healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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