Popcorn

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Popcorn

2500g in Popcorn Barcode 5026031005949
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food
Green-Score
a
Environmental impact estimate

Popcorn provides 477 kcal per 100 g, with 23.9 g of sugars and 5.7 g of protein. That is 100% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Popcorn category and comes in a 2500g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
20.2 g · High
Saturated fat
1.7 g · Moderate
Sugars
23.9 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 477 kcal 443 +8%
Total fat 20.2 g 20.8
Saturated fat 1.7 g 7.5 −77%
Carbohydrates 62.1 g 58.3 +7%
Total sugars 23.9 g 12 +100%
Added sugars 23 g 10 +131%
Dietary fiber 12 g 10.4 +15%
Protein 5.7 g 8.6 −34%
Salt 0 g 1.4 −100%

Category average across 1572 Popcorn products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other popcorn

Calories higher 36%
Sugars higher 22%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat lower 23%
Protein top 79%
Fiber top 27%

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

Ingredients

butterfly corn (60%), sugar (23%), rapeseed oil

Product details

Quantity
2500g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5026031005949

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Popcorn?

Popcorn contains 477 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Popcorn?

Popcorn has 23.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Popcorn healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (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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