Calories in Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat
Generic food Snacks
Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat contains 424 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for snacks on FoodFactly (434 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 61% of the Daily Value for copper, 36% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 35% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 424 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 9.5 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 629 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 72 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 14.2 g | 51% |
| Total sugars I | 0.92 g | |
| Protein ? | 12.6 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.35 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 16.5 mg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium ? | 151 mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus ? | 264 mg | 21% |
| Potassium ? | 241 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 3.8 mg | 35% |
| Copper ? | 0.55 mg | 61% |
| Selenium C | 8.6 µg | 16% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 68%
- Fat 20%
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
- Protein12.6 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 8 g)
- Fiber14.2 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 4.3 g)
- Sugars0.92 gbelow the median for snacks (median 8.8 g)
- Fat9.5 gbelow the median for snacks (median 15.4 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gbelow the median for snacks (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium629 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 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 ? | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 3.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.93 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.48 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 108 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 1,762 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 70 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.1 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,774 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 238 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 0 µg |
Other forms of Snacks
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed Dried or dry | 410 | 33.2 g | 11 g | 25.6 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain | 539 | 6.2 g | 57.3 g | 33.4 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, barbecue-flavor | 523 | 7 g | 56.2 g | 32.7 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, cones, plain | 510 | 5.8 g | 62.9 g | 26.9 g |
| Snacks, fruit leather, pieces | 359 | 1 g | 82.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Snacks, fruit leather, rolls | 371 | 0.1 g | 85.8 g | 3 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain | 471 | 10.1 g | 64.4 g | 19.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, hard, almond | 495 | 7.7 g | 62 g | 25.5 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, raisin | 448 | 7.6 g | 66.4 g | 17.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip | 466 | 5.8 g | 63.8 g | 24.9 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, peanut butter | 508 | 10.2 g | 53.4 g | 31.1 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter and chocolate chip | 432 | 9.8 g | 62.2 g | 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popcorn, microwave, low fat and sodium | 429 | 12.6 g | 73.4 g | 9.5 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, plain, light | 409 | 11.9 g | 71.7 g | 10.1 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, flavored, light | 406 | 11.8 g | 71.2 g | 10 g |
| Popcorn, air-popped, no butter added | 385 | 12.9 g | 77.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Popcorn, ready-to-eat, plain, light | 437 | 11.3 g | 68.1 g | 14.9 g |
| Popcorn, ready-to-eat, flavored, light | 435 | 11.3 g | 67.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Popcorn, air-popped, with added butter | 430 | 11 g | 65.8 g | 15.3 g |
| Corn nuts | 446 | 8.5 g | 71.9 g | 15.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in snacks?
100 g of snacks has 424 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 120 kcal.
Is snacks high in protein?
Snacks contains 12.6 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.6 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in snacks?
Snacks has 72 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 14.2 g of fiber and 0.92 g of sugars.
How much fat is in snacks?
Snacks contains 9.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does snacks contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (61% DV), magnesium (36% DV), zinc (35% DV), Thiamin (B1) (29% DV) and phosphorus (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in snacks?
100 g contains 629 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does snacks have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat has 424 kcal, while snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed has 410 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 174778. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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