Microwave Popcorn
Packaged product Snacks Preferred Popcorn Llc.
Microwave Popcorn contains 515 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 33 g (33 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from carbohydrates and 7% 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 17% 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 | 515 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 28.8 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat L | 15.2 g | 76% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 1,000 mg | 43% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 54.6 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber L | 9.1 g | 33% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 9.1 g | 18% |
| Iron L | 3 mg | 17% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- 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
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.1 gabove the median for 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)
- Fat28.8 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 21.2 g)
- Saturated fat15.2 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 4.7 g)
- Sodium1,000 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 571 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 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 | 515 kcal | 515 kcal |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 9.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 54.6 g | 54.6 g |
| Fat | 28.8 g | 28.8 g |
| Fiber | 9.1 g | 9.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,000 mg | 1,000 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Preferred Popcorn Llc.
- Barcode
- 0764256111100
- 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
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Butter Microwave Popcorn Hy-Vee | 515 | 6.1 g | 51.5 g | 30.3 g |
| Palomitas Natural Great Value | 515 | 8 g | 42 g | 35 g |
| Quinn, microwave popcorn reinvented, hickory smoked cheddar Quinn | 515 | 12.1 g | 48.5 g | 33.3 g |
| Extra Butter Microwave Popcorn Hyvee | 515 | 6.1 g | 51.5 g | 30.3 g |
| Amish Country, Microwave Popcorn, Cheddar Cheese Amish Country Popcorn Inc. | 515 | 9.1 g | 48.5 g | 33.3 g |
| Movie theater extra butter popcorn Weis | 515 | 6.1 g | 51.5 g | 30.3 g |
| Movie theater extra butter popcorn Weis Quality | 515 | 6.1 g | 51.5 g | 30.3 g |
| Tops Microwave Popcorn Theater Style Tops | 515 | 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 515 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 33 g (33 g): about 170 kcal.
How much protein is in Microwave Popcorn?
Microwave Popcorn contains 9.1 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 33 g (33 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is above the median (median 7.7 g).
How many carbs are in Microwave Popcorn?
Microwave Popcorn has 54.6 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 28.8 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 (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Microwave Popcorn?
100 g contains 1,000 mg of sodium, 43% 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 1877390. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 3, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0764256111100. 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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