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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Snacks, popcorn, air-popped's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 24/100
How many beneficial nutrients Snacks, popcorn, air-popped delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Snacks, popcorn, air-popped come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
77% from carbs
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Carbs 77%77.9 g per serving
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Fat 10%4.5 g per serving
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Protein 13%12.9 g per serving
What Snacks, popcorn, air-popped is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.9 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | |
| Starch | 54.4 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.7 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 60.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2,499.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 592.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 84.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 18.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1,028.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 15.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 2,499.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12.9 g | |
| Histidine | 367.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 431.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,473.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 338.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 252.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 590.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 452.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 85.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 607.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 900.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 598.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 836.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 217.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 2,255.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 492.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,048.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 571.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 488.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 10.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.2 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 31.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.5 mg | |
| Choline | 21.2 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.8 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 7.0 mg | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 144.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 358.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 329.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 8.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 3.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.4 g | — |
About Snacks, popcorn, air-popped
Air-popped popcorn is one of the great snack-food surprises: a genuine whole grain, popped with nothing but heat. Light, crunchy and satisfying, it's the version without the oil, butter and salt that turn cinema popcorn into something else entirely.
Plain and air-popped, it's high in fiber and low in calories for its impressive volume — you can eat a big bowl for not much. As a whole grain it also brings some protein, B vitamins and antioxidant polyphenols. The catch is everything that usually goes on it: butter, oil, salt and sugar add up fast.
Kept simple, popcorn is one of the better snacks going — high-volume, high-fiber and low in calories, so long as you go easy on the toppings.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Snacks, popcorn, air-popped?
There are 387 calories in 100 g of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped, or about 110 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Snacks, popcorn, air-popped?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped contains 12.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Snacks, popcorn, air-popped?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped has 77.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Snacks, popcorn, air-popped?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped provides 4.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Snacks, popcorn, air-popped a good source of?
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber (52% DV), Manganese (48% DV), Magnesium (34% DV), Phosphorus (29% DV), Copper (29% DV) and Zinc (28% DV) and a good source of Iron, Niacin (B3) and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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