Calories in Popcorn, movie theater, with added butter
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Popcorn, movie theater, with added butter contains 656 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium order (182 g) provides about 1,194 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from carbohydrates and 3% 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 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 14% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 13% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 656 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 58.8 g | 75% |
| Saturated fat C | 35.5 g | 178% |
| Cholesterol C | 52 mg | 17% |
| Sodium C | 756 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31.6 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Total sugars C | 0.29 g | |
| Protein C | 5 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 174 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.9 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.2 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.071 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.077 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.85 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 13.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 59 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus C | 137 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 124 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 13% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 4 µg | 7% |
% 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- Fat 78%
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 gin the lowest quarter of popcorn (median 9.1 g)
- Fiber5.4 gin the lowest quarter of popcorn (median 10.2 g)
- Sugars0.29 gin the lowest quarter of popcorn (median 0.69 g)
- Fat58.8 gin the top quarter of popcorn (median 28 g)
- Saturated fat35.5 gin the top quarter of popcorn (median 4.5 g)
- Sodium756 mgabove the median for popcorn (median 686 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.76 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 11.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 8.5 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 | 7.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.67 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.56 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 2.1 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 11 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 6 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 9.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 10.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.72 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.48 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 | 77 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 592 µg |
| Retinol C | 167 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 25 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 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, 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 |
| 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, sesame sticks, wheat-based, unsalted | 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, made from dried potatoes, cheese-flavor Dried or dry | 551 | 7 g | 50.6 g | 37 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor, unenriched | 558 | 5.8 g | 54.1 g | 35.8 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 656 kcal. 1 medium order (182 g): about 1,194 kcal. 1 kernel (0.2 g): about 1 kcal. 1 cup (14 g): about 92 kcal.
How much protein is in popcorn?
Popcorn contains 5 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9 g in 1 medium order (182 g). About 3% 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 31.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.4 g of fiber and 0.29 g of sugars.
How much fat is in popcorn?
Popcorn contains 58.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 35.5 g is saturated (178% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does popcorn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (19% DV), magnesium (14% DV), copper (13% DV), zinc (13% DV) and Vitamin E (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in popcorn?
100 g contains 756 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, with added butter has 656 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 2708217. 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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