Calories in Popcorn, chocolate coated
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Popcorn, chocolate coated contains 407 kcal per 100 g. A 1 medium single serving bag (57 g) provides about 232 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in popcorn on FoodFactly, where the median is 501 kcal per 100 g across 26 foods.
100 g provides 54% of the Daily Value for copper, 19% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 16% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 407 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 493 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 76.4 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber C | 8.3 g | 30% |
| Total sugars C | 47.7 g | |
| Protein C | 5.3 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 11.4 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.066 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.086 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.037 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.01 µg | 0.4% |
| Choline C | 22.2 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 51 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium C | 81 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus C | 147 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 249 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper C | 0.48 mg | 54% |
| Selenium C | 4.6 µg | 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 26%
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
- Protein5.3 gin the lowest quarter of popcorn (median 9.1 g)
- Fiber8.3 gin the lowest quarter of popcorn (median 10.2 g)
- Sugars47.7 gin the top quarter of popcorn (median 0.69 g)
- Fat12.8 gin the lowest quarter of popcorn (median 28 g)
- Saturated fat4 gbelow the median for popcorn (median 4.5 g)
- Sodium493 mgbelow the median for popcorn (median 686 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.098 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.062 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.08 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.089 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.36 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.089 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 23 mg |
| Theobromine C | 204 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Popcorn
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popcorn, microwave, low fat and sodium | 429 | 12.6 g | 73.4 g | 9.5 g |
| Popcorn, sugar syrup/caramel, fat-free | 381 | 2 g | 90.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil | 535 | 8.4 g | 57.3 g | 30.2 g |
| Popcorn, NFS | 518 | 9.1 g | 55 g | 30.6 g |
| Popcorn, movie theater, with added butter | 656 | 5 g | 31.6 g | 58.8 g |
| Popcorn, movie theater, no butter added | 603 | 6.2 g | 39.9 g | 48.7 g |
| Popcorn, air-popped, no butter added | 385 | 12.9 g | 77.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Popcorn, air-popped, with added butter | 430 | 11 g | 65.8 g | 15.3 g |
| Popcorn, popped in oil, no butter added Canned | 498 | 9 g | 57.9 g | 28 g |
| Popcorn, popped in oil, with added butter Canned | 525 | 7.7 g | 49.1 g | 35.2 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, NFS | 518 | 9.1 g | 55 g | 30.6 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, plain | 518 | 9.1 g | 55 g | 30.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, without peanuts | 431 | 3.8 g | 79.1 g | 12.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bar, GENERAL MILLS, NATURE VALLEY, CHEWY TRAIL MIX | 415 | 5.7 g | 72.3 g | 11.4 g |
| Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts | 400 | 6.4 g | 80.7 g | 7.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bar, GENERAL MILLS, NATURE VALLEY, with yogurt coating | 423 | 5.7 g | 74.3 g | 11.4 g |
| Pretzels, hard, yogurt coated | 438 | 5.9 g | 76.6 g | 12.2 g |
| Pretzels, hard, coated, gluten free | 451 | 3.8 g | 75.1 g | 15.6 g |
| Pretzels, hard, white chocolate coated | 445 | 5.9 g | 74.7 g | 14.2 g |
| Snacks, granola bar, fruit-filled, nonfat | 342 | 5.9 g | 77.6 g | 0.9 g |
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 407 kcal. 1 medium single serving bag (57 g): about 232 kcal. 1 kernel (0.6 g): about 2 kcal. 1 small single serving bag (28 g): about 114 kcal.
How much protein is in popcorn?
Popcorn contains 5.3 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 medium single serving bag (57 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other popcorn, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.1 g).
How many carbs are in popcorn?
Popcorn has 76.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.3 g of fiber and 47.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in popcorn?
Popcorn contains 12.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does popcorn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (54% DV), magnesium (19% DV), iron (16% DV), Niacin (B3) (14% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in popcorn?
100 g contains 493 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does popcorn have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, popcorn, chocolate coated has 407 kcal, while popcorn, popped in oil, no butter added has 498 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708241. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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