Microwave popcorn
Packaged product Snacks
Microwave popcorn contains 485 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 33 g (33 g) provides about 160 kcal.
Roughly 54 % of its calories come from fat, with 39 % from carbohydrates and 7 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for snacks on FoodFactly (460 kcal per 100 g).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 485 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 30,3 g | 39 % |
| Saturated fat L | 15,2 g | 76 % |
| Sodium L | 1.390 mg | 60 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 48,5 g | 18 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 12,1 g | 43 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 9,1 g | 18 % |
| Jern L | 1,5 mg | 8 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7 %
- Carbohydrates 39 %
- Fat 54 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9,1 gabove the median for snacks (median 7,1 g)
- Fiber12,1 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 3,9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 5 g)
- Fat30,3 gabove the median for snacks (median 21,1 g)
- Saturated fat15,2 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 3,6 g)
- Sodium1.390 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 411 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 485 kcal | 485 kcal |
| Protein | 9,1 g | 9,1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48,5 g | 48,5 g |
| Fat | 30,3 g | 30,3 g |
| Fiber | 12,1 g | 12,1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1.394 mg | 1.390 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0028190007937
- Label serving
- 2 Tbsp (33 g)
- Category
- Snacks
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Non-gmo popcorn, palm oil, salt, natural and artificial flavors, spice extractives for flavor and color, spices, soy lecithin, tbhq and/or ascorbic acid to preserve freshness.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Microwave popcorn?
100 g of Microwave popcorn has 485 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 33 g (33 g): about 160 kcal.
How much protein is in Microwave popcorn?
Microwave popcorn contains 9,1 g of protein per 100 g (18 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 33 g (33 g). About 7 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is above the median (median 7,1 g).
How many carbs are in Microwave popcorn?
Microwave popcorn has 48,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 12,1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Microwave popcorn?
Microwave popcorn contains 30,3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15,2 g is saturated (76 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Microwave popcorn?
100 g contains 1.390 mg of sodium, 60 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 23. april 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1954017. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 4. oktober 2018. Imported 6. november 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0028190007937. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 23. april 2020. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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