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Nutritional Profile of Popcorn (Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Light)

We got 40 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Popcorn (Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged, 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 two nutrients.

These are

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 12 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 two additional nutrients:

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Table of Contents

Nutrient Content Of Popcorn (Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged, 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 Popcorn (Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged, 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 Popcorn (Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Light)

68.1%
14.9%
11.3%
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 Popcorn (Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged, 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 Popcorn (Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Light)

2%
3.9%
8%
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 Popcorn (Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged, 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.

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Nutrient Profile: Popcorn (Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged, Light)

In food category: Snacks

Carbohydrates (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
68.1 g
19.3 g
96
308
Fiber, total dietary
12.7 g
3.6 g
12
121
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)
760 mg
215.5 mg
159
1600
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
3.9 g
1.1 g
148
1158
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
8 g
2.3 g
61
341
Fatty Acids, total saturated
2 g
558.5 mg
182
1453
Total Lipid (Fat)
14.9 g
4.2 g
116
578
Saturated Fats (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Myristic Acid (14:0)
3 mg
0.9 mg
138
1147
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
1.6 g
462.1 mg
127
1091
Stearic Acid (18:0)
269 mg
76.3 mg
175
1422
Monounsaturated Fats (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)
3.8 g
1.1 g
144
1118
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
17 mg
4.8 mg
86
966
Paullinic Acid (20:1)
26 mg
7.4 mg
68
448
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
7.8 g
2.2 g
59
313
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
174 mg
49.3 mg
110
782
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
11.3 g
3.2 g
43
581
Water-soluble Vitamins (7)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
572.7 µg
161
1265
Riboflavin
73 µg
20.7 µg
164
738
Thiamin
91 µg
25.8 µg
164
793
Vitamin B6
137 µg
38.8 µg
134
844
Fat-soluble Vitamins (6)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Carotene
51 µg
14.5 µg
7
413
alpha-Tocopherol
1.8 mg
516 µg
110
461
beta-Carotene
78 µg
22.1 µg
21
1088
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
1.3 mg
360 µg
10
304
Phylloquinone
1.3 µg
0.4 µg
117
912
Vitamin A, RAE
9 µg
2.6 µg
50
704
Minerals (8)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
7 mg
2 mg
135
550
Copper, Cu
229 µg
64.9 µg
89
620
Iron, Fe
2.8 mg
791 µg
91
642
Magnesium, Mg
126 mg
35.7 mg
27
194
Phosphorus, P
313 mg
88.7 mg
34
351
Potassium, K
288 mg
81.6 mg
94
610
Sodium, Na
600 mg
170.1 mg
80
549
Zinc, Zn
2.7 mg
765.4 µg
34
643
Other Micronutrients (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Choline
18.6 mg
5.3 mg
94
970
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
2.9 g
825 mg
132
2547
Other (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Kcal (Energy)
437 kcal
123.9 kcal
88
251
Figure 3. Nutritional profile of popcorn (plain, ready-to-eat packaged, light) with 40 nutrient values.

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Common Serving Sizes Of Popcorn (Plain, Ready-To-Eat Packaged, 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 Cup8.0 g0.3 oz
1 Small Single Serving Bag28.0 g1.0 oz
1 Medium Single Serving Bag57.0 g2.0 oz
1 Single Serving Bag57.0 g2.0 oz
1 Large Single Serving Bag85.0 g3.0 oz
Figure 4. Common serving sizes of popcorn (plain, ready-to-eat packaged, 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, Light)
40
(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)
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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