Popcorn

Packaged product Snacks Sainsbury's

Popcorn contains 489 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 52 % of its calories come from fat, with 41 % from carbohydrates and 7 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for Snacks on FoodFactly (457 kcal per 100 g).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Popcorn by Sainsbury's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
489kcal per 100 g
7,8 gprotein
47,2 gcarbohydrates
26,7 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 489 kcal
Total fat L 26,7 g 34 %
Saturated fat L 14,4 g 72 %
Sodium L 556 mg 24 %
Total carbohydrates L 47,2 g 17 %
Dietary fiber L 14,4 g 52 %
Total sugars L 2,8 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0 %
Protein L 7,8 g 16 %

% 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: 41 %Fat: 52 %489kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 7 %
  • Carbohydrates 41 %
  • Fat 52 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein7,8 gabove the median for Snacks (median 7,7 g)
  • Fiber14,4 gin the top quarter of Snacks (median 9 g)
  • Sugars2,8 gabove the median for Snacks (median 1 g)
  • Fat26,7 gabove the median for Snacks (median 21,2 g)
  • Saturated fat14,4 gin the top quarter of Snacks (median 4,7 g)
  • Sodium556 mgbelow the median for Snacks (median 571 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Sainsbury's
Barcode
00386036
Category
Popcorn
Packaging
en:mixedplasticfilm-packet
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

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

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Raps (Rübsenöl)Salz

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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 Popcorn?

100 g of Popcorn has 489 kcal.

How much protein is in Popcorn?

Popcorn contains 7,8 g of protein per 100 g (16 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 7 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Snacks, that is above the median (median 7,7 g).

How many carbs are in Popcorn?

Popcorn has 47,2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 14,4 g of fiber and 2,8 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Popcorn?

Popcorn contains 26,7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14,4 g is saturated (72 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Popcorn?

100 g contains 556 mg of sodium, 24 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 27. März 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 00386036. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 27. März 2026. Imported 7. November 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).

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