Microwave Popcorn
Packaged product Snacks Better Valu
Microwave Popcorn contains 485 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 33 g (33 g) provides about 160 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 43% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for snacks on FoodFactly (457 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 485 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 27.3 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat L | 15.2 g | 76% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 1,150 mg | 50% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 51.5 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber L | 9.1 g | 33% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 6.1 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 2.2 mg | 12% |
% 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 43%
- Fat 52%
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 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 7.7 g)
- Fiber9.1 gabove the median for snacks (median 9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 1 g)
- Fat27.3 gabove the median for snacks (median 21.2 g)
- Saturated fat15.2 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 4.7 g)
- Sodium1,150 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 571 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 9.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 3 g |
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
|---|
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 | 485 kcal | 485 kcal |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51.5 g | 51.5 g |
| Fat | 27.3 g | 27.3 g |
| Fiber | 9.1 g | 9.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,152 mg | 1,150 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Better Valu
- Barcode
- 0079801002582
- Label serving
- 2 Tbsp (33 g)
- Category
- Popcorn
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Popcorn, palm oil with preservative (tbhq), salt, natural flavor, color (annatto extract).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microwave Butter Popcorn Hy-Vee | 485 | 6.1 g | 51.5 g | 30.3 g |
| Butter Microwave Popcorn Hyvee | 485 | 6.1 g | 51.5 g | 30.3 g |
| Popcorn Brookshire's | 485 | 6.1 g | 51.5 g | 30.3 g |
| Popcorn Harris Teeter | 485 | 9.1 g | 54.6 g | 27.3 g |
| Ahold popcorn ultimate butter microwave Ahold | 485 | 6.1 g | 51.5 g | 30.3 g |
| Organic sweet and salty kettle corn microwave popcorn with stevia Meijer | 485 | 6.1 g | 54.6 g | 24.2 g |
| Butter popcorn Weis Quality | 485 | 6.1 g | 51.5 g | 30.3 g |
| Butter popcorn Weis Quality | 485 | 6.1 g | 51.5 g | 30.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Microwave Popcorn?
100 g of Microwave Popcorn has 485 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 33 g (33 g): about 160 kcal.
How much protein is in Microwave Popcorn?
Microwave Popcorn contains 6.1 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 33 g (33 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.7 g).
How many carbs are in Microwave Popcorn?
Microwave Popcorn has 51.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 9.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Microwave Popcorn?
Microwave Popcorn contains 27.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15.2 g is saturated (76% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Microwave Popcorn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Microwave Popcorn?
100 g contains 1,150 mg of sodium, 50% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 1894101. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 27, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0079801002582. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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