Popcorn
Popcorn contains 531 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 457 kcal per 100 g across 1,238 products.
100 g provides 113% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 531 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 36.7 g | 47% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.2 g | 41% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 796 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 49 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber L | 12.2 g | 44% |
| Total sugars L | 2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 2 g | 4% |
| Protein L | 6.1 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A L | 1,020 µg | 113% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron L | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 36%
- Fat 60%
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 7.7 g)
- Fiber12.2 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 9 g)
- Sugars2 gabove the median for snacks (median 1 g)
- Fat36.7 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 21.2 g)
- Saturated fat8.2 gabove the median for snacks (median 4.7 g)
- Sodium796 mgabove the median for snacks (median 571 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 531 kcal | 531 kcal |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g | 49 g |
| Fat | 36.7 g | 36.7 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 12.2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 796 mg | 796 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popcorn, ready-to-eat, kettle | 531 | 5.5 g | 61 g | 30.2 g |
| Premium Microwave Popcorn, Cheddar Pop-Secret | 531 | 6.3 g | 46.9 g | 34.4 g |
| Smart balance, smart movie-style, deluxe microwave popcorn Smart Balance | 531 | 9.4 g | 50 g | 34.4 g |
| Popcorn, ready-to-eat, butter flavored | 530 | 8.9 g | 53.4 g | 32.5 g |
| Popcorn, ready-to-eat, NFS | 530 | 8.9 g | 53.4 g | 32.5 g |
| Microwave Popcorn Preferred Popcorn Llc. | 530 | 7.6 g | 54.6 g | 30.3 g |
| chio POPCORN SALT Crispy | 530 | 8.5 g | 60 g | 27 g |
| Sea Salt Popcorn Prince & Spring | 529 | 11.8 g | 64.7 g | 26.5 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 531 kcal.
How much protein is in Popcorn?
Popcorn contains 6.1 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is below the median (median 7.7 g).
How many carbs are in Popcorn?
Popcorn has 49 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 12.2 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Popcorn?
Popcorn contains 36.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.2 g is saturated (41% 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 (113% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Popcorn?
100 g contains 796 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated October 12, 2021. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0041262273429. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 12, 2021. Imported November 7, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2615538. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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