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Nutritional Profile of Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn, Light)

We got 40 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn, Light).

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 three nutrients.

These are

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for eight 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 three 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, Light)

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, Light)

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, Light)

72.4%
9.3%
12.4%
2.9%
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, Light)

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, Light)

1.4%
4%
3.5%
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, Light)

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, Light)

In food category: Snacks

Carbohydrates (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
72.4 g
20.5 g
65
256
Fiber, total dietary
13.9 g
3.9 g
9
113
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)
2.5 g
703.1 mg
124
1428
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
4 g
1.1 g
145
1130
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
3.5 g
992.2 mg
141
799
Fatty Acids, total saturated
1.4 g
394.1 mg
203
1666
Total Lipid (Fat)
9.3 g
2.6 g
152
820
Saturated Fats (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Myristic Acid (14:0)
10 mg
2.8 mg
132
1140
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
913 mg
258.8 mg
170
1378
Stearic Acid (18:0)
466 mg
132.1 mg
144
1226
Monounsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)
4 g
1.1 g
142
1092
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
37 mg
10.5 mg
67
946
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
3.3 g
921.4 mg
135
754
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
242 mg
68.6 mg
90
714
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
12.4 g
3.5 g
35
542
Water-soluble Vitamins (7)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Folate, DFE
17 µg
4.8 µg
109
438
Folate, food
17 µg
4.8 µg
60
272
Folate, total
17 µg
4.8 µg
95
374
Niacin
2 mg
575.5 µg
160
1264
Riboflavin
108 µg
30.6 µg
144
703
Thiamin
343 µg
97.2 µg
79
541
Vitamin B6
167 µg
47.3 µg
119
814
Fat-soluble Vitamins (6)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Carotene
69 µg
19.6 µg
3
396
alpha-Tocopherol
490 µg
138.9 µg
165
594
beta-Carotene
106 µg
30.1 µg
15
1060
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
1.7 mg
490.4 µg
6
234
Phylloquinone
1.5 µg
0.4 µg
115
910
Vitamin A, RAE
12 µg
3.4 µg
48
701
Minerals (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
11 mg
3.1 mg
131
540
Copper, Cu
534 µg
151.4 µg
20
356
Iron, Fe
2.2 mg
635 µg
119
697
Magnesium, Mg
148 mg
42 mg
19
174
Phosphorus, P
259 mg
73.4 mg
61
405
Potassium, K
236 mg
66.9 mg
124
662
Selenium, Se
8.4 µg
2.4 µg
92
609
Sodium, Na
617 mg
174.9 mg
78
532
Zinc, Zn
3.8 mg
1.1 mg
18
537
Other Micronutrients (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Choline
16.2 mg
4.6 mg
113
994
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
2.9 g
827.8 mg
131
2546
Other (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Kcal (Energy)
422 kcal
119.6 kcal
99
266
Figure 3. Nutritional profile of microwave popcorn (kettle corn, light) with 40 nutrient values.

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Common Serving Sizes Of Microwave Popcorn (Kettle Corn, Light)

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, Popped8.0 g0.3 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, light)

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)
41
(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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