Popcorn Nutrition Facts
Popcorn Nutrition Facts
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| Interesting Popcorn Nutrition Facts: |
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| Popcorn that has been popped in oil has 55 calories per cup (not including toppings). |
| Popcorn that has been air-popped has 31 calories per cup (not including toppings) and is likely the healthiest type of popcorn. |
| Butter-flavored microwave popcorn has 43 calories per cup; a small, movie-theatre popcorn has 61 calories per cup; cheese-flavored store-bought popcorn has 91 calories per cup; caramel corn contains 150 calories per cup. |
| Lightly buttered popcorn has approximately 133 calories per cup. |
| Popcorn is low in fat, has no sugar, and is considered to be a whole grain food. |
| Popcorn is a whole grain food and it contains phenolic antioxidants. These type of antioxidants are easier for the body to absorb. |
| 1 cup of air-popped popcorn contains just a little more than 6grams of carbohydrates, and 1.2 grams of dietary fiber. |
| In Mexico popcorn is often served with hot sauce, jalapeno juice, butter, salt or cheese. |
| In the 1800s Americans ate popcorn as cereal. They ate it with milk and sugar, the same as many cereals are consumed today. |
| Air-popped popcorn is low in saturated fat, contains no cholesterol, is naturally low in sodium, and is a good source of dietary fiber. |
| Popcorn, when air-popped is a healthy snack for those trying to lose weight or for those who need to regulate their carbohydrate intake due to diabetes. |
| The fiber contained in popcorn helps to regulate digestion. Fiber also helps to control and even lower cholesterol, and it can help to manage weight. |
| Popcorn contains small amounts of vitamin B6, folate, niacin, and thiamin. B vitamins help the body to maintain healthy red blood cells, and are important for the support of the brain, immune system, muscles, the heart, and skin. B vitamins are also important for the body's digestive health. |
| Essential minerals found in small amounts in popcorn include copper, potassium, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. |
| Popcorn contains more iron ounce for ounce than spinach and eggs. |
| Popcorn is a good source of protein (containing much more than you'll find in potato chips!). |
| Popcorn is mostly air - which makes it valuable to those trying to lose or maintain weight. It can make someone feel full and ward off cravings without adding a lot of calories. |
| Popcorn is gluten-free, which means it is a good snack for those who cannot consume gluten (celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity). |
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