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Nutritional Profile of Popcorn (Air-Popped, Buttered)
We got 50 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Popcorn (Air-Popped, Buttered).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 16 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Snacks) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- alpha-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- beta-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Popcorn (Air-Popped, Buttered)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Popcorn (Air-Popped, Buttered)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Popcorn (Air-Popped, Buttered)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Popcorn (Air-Popped, Buttered)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Popcorn (Air-Popped, Buttered)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Popcorn (Air-Popped, Buttered)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Popcorn (Air-Popped, Buttered)
In food category: Snacks
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 65.8 g | 18.7 g | 111 | 334 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 12.2 g | 3.5 g | 15 | 126 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 740 mg | 209.8 mg | 160 | 1602 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 139 | 1093 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 127 | 751 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 6 g | 1.7 g | 62 | 701 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 15.2 g | 4.3 g | 113 | 568 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 295 mg | 83.6 mg | 2 | 190 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 234 mg | 66.3 mg | 20 | 303 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 183 mg | 51.9 mg | 4 | 179 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 109 mg | 30.9 mg | 34 | 295 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 245 mg | 69.5 mg | 45 | 467 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 686 mg | 194.5 mg | 32 | 478 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.9 g | 808 mg | 72 | 790 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.3 g | 365.7 mg | 40 | 617 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 137 | 1071 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 95 mg | 26.9 mg | 34 | 888 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 64 | 442 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 3.6 g | 1 g | 125 | 702 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 229 mg | 64.9 mg | 95 | 727 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 11 g | 3.1 g | 46 | 590 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 99 | 428 |
| Folate, food | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 50 | 262 |
| Folate, total | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 85 | 362 |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 552.8 µg | 167 | 1283 |
| Riboflavin | 75 µg | 21.3 µg | 163 | 736 |
| Thiamin | 89 µg | 25.2 µg | 166 | 795 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 µg | 0.006 µg | 49 | 728 |
| Vitamin B6 | 304 µg | 86.2 µg | 72 | 677 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 49 µg | 13.9 µg | 8 | 415 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.6 mg | 442.3 µg | 116 | 487 |
| beta-Carotene | 127 µg | 36 µg | 11 | 1039 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 1.2 mg | 345.9 µg | 13 | 313 |
| Phylloquinone | 7.7 µg | 2.2 µg | 70 | 845 |
| Retinol | 108 µg | 30.6 µg | 17 | 371 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 121 µg | 34.3 µg | 20 | 589 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 9 | 161 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 133 | 545 |
| Copper, Cu | 221 µg | 62.7 µg | 94 | 628 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.7 mg | 765.4 µg | 95 | 651 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 122 mg | 34.6 mg | 30 | 198 |
| Phosphorus, P | 305 mg | 86.5 mg | 36 | 359 |
| Potassium, K | 282 mg | 79.9 mg | 100 | 616 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 148 | 698 |
| Sodium, Na | 238 mg | 67.5 mg | 190 | 911 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.6 mg | 739.9 µg | 40 | 652 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 7 | 361 |
| Choline | 20.3 mg | 5.8 mg | 82 | 953 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 6.3 g | 1.8 g | 77 | 2354 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 427 kcal | 121.1 kcal | 95 | 261 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Popcorn (Air-Popped, Buttered)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kernel | 0.2 g | 0.01 oz |
| 1 Cup, Popped | 11.0 g | 0.4 oz |
| 1 Oz, Unpopped, Yields | 25.0 g | 0.9 oz |
| 1 Cup, Unpopped, Yields | 211.0 g | 7.4 oz |
58 Similar Snacks
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Similar Snacks 1 - 50
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| Popcorn | No of Nutrients |
(94% Fat Free) | 91 |
(Butter Flavored, Light) | 40 |
(Butter Flavored) | 48 |
(Cheese Flavored) | 48 |
(Kettle Corn, Light) | 40 |
(Kettle Corn) | 41 |
(Low Fat & Sodium) | 43 |
(Low Fat) | 43 |
(Low Sodium) | 41 |
(Not Further Specified) | 48 |
(Oil-Popped, Regular Flavor, No Trans Fat) | 74 |
(Other Flavored) | 48 |
(Plain, Light) | 40 |
(Plain) | 48 |
(Regular, Butter, Flavor, Made With Palm Oil) | 99 |
(Unsalted) | 41 |
(Air-Popped, No Butter Or No Oil Added) | 39 |
(Air-Popped, Unsalted) | 54 |
(Air-Popped) | 69 |
(Cheese-Flavor) | 72 |
(Chocolate Coated) | 48 |
(Flavored) | 49 |
(Home-Prepared, Oil-Popped, Unsalted) | 44 |
(Movie Theater, Unbuttered) | 46 |
(Not Further Specified) | 48 |
(Oil-Popped, White Popcorn, Salt Added) | 57 |
(Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Light) | 40 |
(Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged) | 40 |
(Popped In Oil, Buttered) | 48 |
(Popped In Oil, Lowfat, Reduced Sodium) | 43 |
(Popped In Oil, Lowfat) | 40 |
(Popped In Oil, Unbuttered) | 41 |
(Popped In Oil, Unbuttered) | 41 |
(Popped In Oil, Unsalted) | 41 |
(Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Butter Flavored, Light) | 40 |
(Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Butter Flavored) | 40 |
(Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Cheese Flavored, Light) | 40 |
(Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Cheese Flavored) | 49 |
(Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Kettle Corn, Light) | 41 |
(Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Low Sodium) | 40 |
(Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Not Further Specified) | 40 |
(Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Other Flavored) | 49 |
(Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Unsalted) | 40 |
(Ready-To-Eat-Packaged, Kettle Corn) | 41 |
(Regular, Microwave, Butter, Flavor, Made With Partially Hydrogenated Oil) | 100 |
(Sugar Syrup Or Caramel-Coated, Fat Free) | 40 |
(Sugar Syrup Or Caramel-Coated, With Nuts) | 40 |
(Sugar Syrup Or Caramel-Coated) | 45 |
(Sugar Syrup/Caramel, Fat-Free) | 43 |
(With Added Butter Or Margarine, Popped In Oil) | 51 |
Similar Snacks 51 - 58
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| Popcorn | No of Nutrients |
(With Added Butter, Movie Theater) | 48 |
(With Peanuts, Caramel-Coated) | 63 |
(Without Peanuts, Caramel-Coated) | 68 |
| Popcorn Cake | No of Nutrients |
| 39 | |
| Popcorn Cakes | No of Nutrients |
| 62 | |
| Popcorn Chips | No of Nutrients |
(Other Flavors) | 42 |
(Plain) | 42 |
(Sweet Flavors) | 42 |
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