Calories in Popcorn, movie theater, no butter added
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Popcorn, movie theater, no butter added contains 603 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium order (143 g) provides about 862 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in popcorn on FoodFactly, where the median is 501 kcal per 100 g across 26 foods.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for magnesium, 17% of the Daily Value for copper and 17% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 603 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 48.7 g | 62% |
| Saturated fat C | 28.9 g | 145% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 762 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 39.9 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber C | 6.9 g | 25% |
| Total sugars C | 0.37 g | |
| Protein C | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 5 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.1 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.089 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.096 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 11.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 74 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus C | 172 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 155 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 17% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Selenium C | 5 µg | 9% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- Fat 70%
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
- Protein6.2 gin the lowest quarter of popcorn (median 9.1 g)
- Fiber6.9 gin the lowest quarter of popcorn (median 10.2 g)
- Sugars0.37 gin the lowest quarter of popcorn (median 0.69 g)
- Fat48.7 gin the top quarter of popcorn (median 28 g)
- Saturated fat28.9 gin the top quarter of popcorn (median 4.5 g)
- Sodium762 mgabove the median for popcorn (median 686 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 9.7 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 | 9.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 13.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 5 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.54 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.041 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 | 48 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 746 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 32 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 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, 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 |
| Popcorn, microwave, plain, light | 409 | 11.9 g | 71.7 g | 10.1 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, oil-popped, microwave, regular flavor, no trans fat | 583 | 7.3 g | 45.1 g | 43.6 g |
| Snacks, sesame sticks, wheat-based, salted | 541 | 10.9 g | 46.5 g | 36.7 g |
| Snacks, potato chips, lightly salted | 560 | 6.7 g | 53.5 g | 35.4 g |
| Potato chips, lightly salted | 559 | 6.7 g | 53.4 g | 35.3 g |
| Potato chips, restructured, lightly salted | 559 | 6.7 g | 53.4 g | 35.3 g |
| Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted | 536 | 7 g | 52.9 g | 34.6 g |
| Snacks, potato chips, plain, made with partially hydrogenated soybean oil, salted | 536 | 7 g | 52.9 g | 34.6 g |
| Snacks, potato chips, plain, made with partially hydrogenated soybean oil, unsalted | 536 | 7 g | 52.9 g | 34.6 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 603 kcal. 1 medium order (143 g): about 862 kcal. 1 kernel (0.2 g): about 1 kcal. 1 cup (11 g): about 66 kcal.
How much protein is in popcorn?
Popcorn contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.8 g in 1 medium order (143 g). About 4% 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 39.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.9 g of fiber and 0.37 g of sugars.
How much fat is in popcorn?
Popcorn contains 48.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 28.9 g is saturated (145% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does popcorn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are magnesium (18% DV), copper (17% DV), zinc (17% DV), phosphorus (14% DV) and Vitamin E (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in popcorn?
100 g contains 762 mg of sodium, 33% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does popcorn have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, popcorn, movie theater, no butter added has 603 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 2708218. 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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