Snacks

Microwave popcorn

Microwave popcorn has 583 calories per 100 g, with 7.3 g protein, 45.1 g carbohydrates and 43.6 g fat. A typical portion (1 cup, 11 g) has 64 calories.

583kcal · per 100 g2,439 kJ
  • Protein7.3 g
  • Carbs45.1 g
  • Fat43.6 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat43.6 g56%
Saturated fat6.8 g34%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium909 mg40%
Total carbohydrate45.1 g16%
Dietary fiber8.1 g29%
Total sugars0.5 g
Protein7.3 g15%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium4 mg0%
Iron2 mg11%
Potassium182 mg4%
Magnesium79 mg19%
Vitamin A (RAE)8 µg1%
Vitamin C0.3 mg0%
Folate (DFE)25 µg6%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water1.2 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • High in fat and fiber — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • A good source of magnesium, carbohydrate, protein and iron (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • High in saturated fat and sodium (20% DV or more per 100 g) — worth watching if you're limiting it.
  • Low in cholesterol (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 1.3 g protein per 100 kcal.
  • 37 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 8.1 g fiber).
  • Sugars are 1% of its carbohydrate.

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.