Microwave popcorn

Packaged product Snacks Newman's Own

Microwave popcorn contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3.5 cups popped | unpopped, about, 30 g (30 g) provides about 150 kcal.

Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 44% from carbohydrates and 6% 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 19% of the Daily Value for iron.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Microwave popcorn by Newman's Own, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
500kcal per 100 g
6.7 gprotein
53.3 gcarbohydrates
26.7 gfat
150kcal in serving, 3.5 cups popped | unpopped, about, 30 g (30 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 500 kcal
Total fat L 26.7 g 34%
Saturated fat L 11.7 g 59%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 833 mg 36%
Total carbohydrates L 53.3 g 19%
Dietary fiber L 10 g 36%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 6.7 g 13%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 3 mg0.2%
Iron L 3.3 mg19%
Potassium L 200 mg4%

% 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: 6%Carbohydrates: 44%Fat: 50%500kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 6%
  • Carbohydrates 44%
  • Fat 50%

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

Iron19%Potassium4%Calcium0.2%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein6.7 gbelow the median for snacks (median 7.8 g)
  • Fiber10 gabove the median for snacks (median 9.1 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 1 g)
  • Fat26.7 gabove the median for snacks (median 20.8 g)
  • Saturated fat11.7 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 4.6 g)
  • Sodium833 mgabove the median for snacks (median 568 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L0 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 500 kcal500 kcal
Protein 6.7 g6.7 g
Carbohydrates 53.3 g53.3 g
Fat 26.7 g26.7 g
Fiber 10 g10 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 833 mg833 mg

Product details

Brand
Newman's Own
Barcode
0020662000125
Label serving
3.5 CUPS POPPED) | UNPOPPED (ABOUT (30 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

Whole grain popcorn, palm oil, sea salt, natural butter flavor, annatto extract (for color), vitamin e (for freshness).

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Palm oilSalt

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Microwave popcorn?

100 g of Microwave popcorn has 500 kcal. Serving, 3.5 cups popped | unpopped, about, 30 g (30 g): about 150 kcal.

How much protein is in Microwave popcorn?

Microwave popcorn contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 3.5 cups popped | unpopped, about, 30 g (30 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is below the median (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 and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Microwave popcorn?

Microwave popcorn contains 26.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.7 g is saturated (59% 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 (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Microwave popcorn?

100 g contains 833 mg of sodium, 36% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 6, 2022. 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 2434270. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 10, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0020662000125. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 6, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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