Popcorn
Popcorn contains 571 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 package,, approx. 2 cups, 21 g (21 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 460 kcal per 100 g across 39,913 products.
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 571 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 42.9 g | 55% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 1,140 mg | 50% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 42.9 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Total sugars L | 9.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 4.8 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 17.1 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Potassium L | 286 mg | 6% |
% 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 67%
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
- Protein4.8 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 7.1 g)
- Fiber4.8 gabove the median for snacks (median 3.9 g)
- Sugars9.5 gabove the median for snacks (median 5 g)
- Fat42.9 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 21.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gbelow the median for snacks (median 3.6 g)
- Sodium1,140 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 411 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.83 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 23.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 11.9 g |
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 | 571 kcal | 571 kcal |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42.9 g | 42.9 g |
| Fat | 42.9 g | 42.9 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Sugars | 9.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Sodium | 1,143 mg | 1,140 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Popcorn, vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following vegetable oils: cottonseed, corn, canola), dairy whey, maltodextrin, salt, reduced lactose dairy whey, dextrose, cheddar and blue cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), natural flavors, butter milk, disodium phosphate, citric acid, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, lactic acid
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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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Popcorn?
100 g of Popcorn has 571 kcal. Serving, 1 package,, approx. 2 cups, 21 g (21 g): about 120 kcal.
How much protein is in Popcorn?
Popcorn contains 4.8 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 1 package,, approx. 2 cups, 21 g (21 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.1 g).
How many carbs are in Popcorn?
Popcorn has 42.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.8 g of fiber and 9.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Popcorn?
Popcorn contains 42.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Popcorn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Popcorn?
100 g contains 1,140 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 July 25, 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 2695478. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 12, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0076410012278. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 25, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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