Microwave popcorn
Packaged product Snacks Meijer
Microwave popcorn contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 30 g (30 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for snacks on FoodFactly (455 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 13% 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 | 500 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat L | 15 g | 75% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 1,100 mg | 48% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 53.3 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber L | 10 g | 36% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 10 g | 20% |
| Iron L | 2.4 mg | 13% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- 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
- Protein10 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 7.8 g)
- Fiber10 gabove the median for snacks (median 9.1 g)
- Fat30 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 20.8 g)
- Saturated fat15 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 4.6 g)
- Sodium1,100 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 568 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 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 | 500 kcal | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.3 g | 53.3 g |
| Fat | 30 g | 30 g |
| Fiber | 10 g | 10 g |
| Sugars | n/a | n/a |
| Sodium | 1,100 mg | 1,100 mg |
Product details
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| Movie Theater Butter Popcorn Clancy's | 500 | 7.1 g | 53.6 g | 28.6 g |
| butter popcorn Starbucks | 500 | 7.1 g | 71.4 g | 17.9 g |
| Cookie Pop Popcorn Chips Ahoy! | 500 | 3.3 g | 63.3 g | 26.7 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 500 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 30 g (30 g): about 150 kcal.
Is Microwave popcorn high in protein?
Microwave popcorn contains 10 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 30 g (30 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.8 g).
How many carbs are in Microwave popcorn?
Microwave popcorn has 53.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10 g of fiber.
How much fat is in Microwave popcorn?
Microwave popcorn contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15 g is saturated (75% 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 (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Microwave popcorn?
100 g contains 1,100 mg of sodium, 48% 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 2017350. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 2, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0713733879736. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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