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Nutritional Profile of Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn)

We got 41 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for five nutrients.

Most notable of them being

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 13 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

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 two nutrients.

These are

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Table of Contents

Nutrient Content Of Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn)

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 Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn)

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 Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn)

58.3%
27.1%
9.9%
2.4%
Carbs
Fats
Protein
Water

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 Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn)

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 Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn)

3.7%
8.6%
13.5%
Saturated
Mono
Poly

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 Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn)

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: Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn)

In food category: Snacks

Carbohydrates (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
58.3 g
16.5 g
156
416
Fiber, total dietary
11.1 g
3.1 g
18
136
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)
2.3 g
652 mg
125
1446
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
8.6 g
2.4 g
61
453
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
13.5 g
3.8 g
24
192
Fatty Acids, total saturated
3.7 g
1 g
128
1086
Total Lipid (Fat)
27.1 g
7.7 g
50
334
Saturated Fats (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Myristic Acid (14:0)
13 mg
3.7 mg
129
1137
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
2.8 g
793.8 mg
73
805
Stearic Acid (18:0)
735 mg
208.4 mg
91
959
Monounsaturated Fats (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)
8.5 g
2.4 g
58
434
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
52 mg
14.7 mg
55
931
Paullinic Acid (20:1)
25 mg
7.1 mg
69
449
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
13.1 g
3.7 g
24
171
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
421 mg
119.4 mg
52
536
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
9.9 g
2.8 g
60
637
Water-soluble Vitamins (7)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Folate, DFE
13 µg
3.7 µg
113
442
Folate, food
13 µg
3.7 µg
64
276
Folate, total
13 µg
3.7 µg
99
379
Niacin
1.6 mg
459.3 µg
183
1360
Riboflavin
86 µg
24.4 µg
155
725
Thiamin
275 µg
78 µg
96
609
Vitamin B6
133 µg
37.7 µg
135
848
Fat-soluble Vitamins (6)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Carotene
55 µg
15.6 µg
6
409
alpha-Tocopherol
3.2 mg
907.2 µg
74
329
beta-Carotene
85 µg
24.1 µg
20
1081
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
1.4 mg
391.2 µg
9
284
Phylloquinone
1.5 µg
0.4 µg
115
910
Vitamin A, RAE
9 µg
2.6 µg
50
704
Minerals (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
9 mg
2.6 mg
133
545
Copper, Cu
427 µg
121.1 µg
35
436
Iron, Fe
1.8 mg
507.5 µg
144
742
Magnesium, Mg
118 mg
33.5 mg
34
202
Phosphorus, P
207 mg
58.7 mg
90
457
Potassium, K
189 mg
53.6 mg
149
709
Selenium, Se
6.7 µg
1.9 µg
106
626
Sodium, Na
493 mg
139.8 mg
109
656
Zinc, Zn
3 mg
850.5 µg
30
613
Other Micronutrients (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Choline
13 mg
3.7 mg
130
1026
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
2.4 g
671.9 mg
151
2585
Other (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Kcal (Energy)
516 kcal
146.3 kcal
33
173
Figure 3. Nutritional profile of microwave popcorn (kettle corn) with 41 nutrient values.

Foods Available Online

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Common Serving Sizes Of Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
1 Kernel0.2 g0.01 oz
1 Cup, Popped14.0 g0.5 oz
1 100 Calorie Package30.0 g1.1 oz
1 Snack/mini Microwave Bag43.0 g1.5 oz
1 Regular Microwave Bag85.0 g3.0 oz
Figure 4. Common serving sizes of microwave popcorn (kettle corn)

58 Similar Snacks

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Similar Snacks 1 - 50

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PopcornNo of
Nutrients
(94% Fat Free)
91
(Butter Flavored, Light)
40
(Butter Flavored)
48
(Cheese Flavored)
48
(Kettle Corn, Light)
40
(Low Fat & Sodium)
43
43
(Low Sodium)
41
(Not Further Specified)
48
(Oil-Popped, Regular Flavor, No Trans Fat)
74
(Other Flavored)
48
(Plain, Light)
40
48
(Regular, Butter, Flavor, Made With Palm Oil)
99
41
(Air-Popped, Buttered)
50
(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
Figure 5. Similar snacks 1 to 50.

Similar Snacks 51 - 58

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PopcornNo of
Nutrients
(With Added Butter, Movie Theater)
48
(With Peanuts, Caramel-Coated)
63
(Without Peanuts, Caramel-Coated)
68
Popcorn CakeNo of
Nutrients
39
Popcorn CakesNo of
Nutrients
62
Popcorn ChipsNo of
Nutrients
(Other Flavors)
42
42
(Sweet Flavors)
42
Figure 6. Similar snacks 51 to 58.

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