Microwave popcorn
Packaged product Snacks
Microwave popcorn contains 455 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 tbsp, 33 g (33 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for snacks on FoodFactly (460 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 455 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 27.3 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat L | 15.2 g | 76% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 909 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 45.4 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber L | 12.1 g | 43% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 6.1 g | 12% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 3 mg | 17% |
| Potassium L | 197 mg | 4% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 40%
- 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
- Protein6.1 gbelow 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)
- Fat27.3 gabove the median for snacks (median 21.1 g)
- Saturated fat15.2 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 3.6 g)
- Sodium909 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 411 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 9.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 3 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
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 | 455 kcal | 455 kcal |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45.5 g | 45.4 g |
| Fat | 27.3 g | 27.3 g |
| Fiber | 12.1 g | 12.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 909 mg | 909 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0097553102053
- Label serving
- 3 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
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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 455 kcal. Serving, 3 tbsp, 33 g (33 g): about 150 kcal.
How much protein is in Microwave popcorn?
Microwave popcorn contains 6.1 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 3 tbsp, 33 g (33 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is below the median (median 7.1 g).
How many carbs are in Microwave popcorn?
Microwave popcorn has 45.4 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 27.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15.2 g is saturated (76% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Microwave popcorn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Microwave popcorn?
100 g contains 909 mg of sodium, 40% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2428984. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 6, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0097553102053. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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