Popcorn
Popcorn by Essential Everyday provides 536 kcal per 100 g, with 10.7 g of sugars and 10.7 g of protein. That is 43% 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 Snacks category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 cup (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 536 kcal | 150 kcal | 453 +18% | |
| Total fat | 35.7 g | 10 g | 13% | 25.3 +41% |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 6.8 −21% |
| Carbohydrates | 46.4 g | 13 g | 5% | 48.9 −5% |
| Total sugars | 10.7 g | 3 g | 18.7 −43% | |
| Dietary fiber | 7.1 g | 2 g | 7% | 6.7 +6% |
| Protein | 10.7 g | 3 g | 6% | 13.3 −20% |
| Salt | 3 g | 0.8 g | 1.1 +173% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 35680 Snacks products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High fiber
- 7.1 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other snacks
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Popcorn, corn oil and/or sunflower oil, white cheddar seasoning (whey, buttermilk, cheddar cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], maltodextrin, salt, natural flavors, disodium phosphate, lactic acid, citric acid, canola oil), citric acid, salt.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 cup (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041303047156
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Popcorn?
Popcorn contains 536 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (2 cup (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Popcorn?
Popcorn has 10.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Popcorn vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Popcorn contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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