Microwave Popcorn
Microwave Popcorn contains 515 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 33 g (33 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 455 kcal per 100 g across 1,409 products.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for iron and 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
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 | 30.3 g | 39% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.6 g | 23% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 606 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 51.5 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber L | 9.1 g | 33% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 12.1 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A L | 90.9 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 91 mg | 7% |
| Iron L | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Potassium L | 212 mg | 5% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- 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
- Protein12.1 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 7.8 g)
- Fiber9.1 gabove the median for snacks (median 9.1 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 1 g)
- Fat30.3 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 20.8 g)
- Saturated fat4.6 gbelow the median for snacks (median 4.6 g)
- Sodium606 mgabove the median for snacks (median 568 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 21.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 6.1 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 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 | 515 kcal | 515 kcal |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 12.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51.5 g | 51.5 g |
| Fat | 33.3 g | 30.3 g |
| Fiber | 9.1 g | 9.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 515 mg | 606 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Organic popcorn kernels*, high oleic sunflower oil, dried cheddar cheese (milk, salt, cultures, enzymes), sea salt
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Sunflower oilSaltMilk
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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.
Is Microwave Popcorn high in protein?
Microwave Popcorn contains 12.1 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 33 g (33 g). About 9% 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 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 30.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.6 g is saturated (23% 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) and Vitamin A (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Microwave Popcorn?
100 g contains 606 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 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 2374323. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 17, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0856369004476. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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