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Popcorn

Popcorn, per 100 g: 387 kcal, 12.9 g protein, 77.8 g carbohydrate, 14.5 g fibre, 4.5 g fat. Figures are the USDA reference values for “Snacks, popcorn, air-popped”.

At 100 g it reaches the EU threshold to be called a source of manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc. The table below gives the full composition, and every claim listed underneath is quoted from the EU register rather than written by us.

Source of protein13% of the energy in this food is proteinHigh fibre14.5 g fibre per 100 gLow in saturates0.6 g saturates per 100 gLow sugars0.9 g sugars per 100 gVery low sodium8 mg sodium per 100 g

Nutritional value per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV
Energy and macronutrients
Energy387 kcal
Protein12.9 g
Fat4.54 g
of which saturates0.637 g
of which monounsaturates0.95 g
of which polyunsaturates2.32 g
Carbohydrate77.8 g
of which sugars0.87 g
of which starch54.4 g
Fibre14.5 g
Water3.32 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Minerals
Calcium7 mg0.875%
Iron3.19 mg22.8%
Magnesium144 mg38.4%
Phosphorus358 mg51.1%
Potassium329 mg16.5%
Sodium8 mg
Zinc3.08 mg30.8%
Copper0.262 mg26.2%
Manganese1.11 mg55.7%
Selenium0 µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A10 µg1.25%
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E0.29 mg2.42%
Vitamin K1.2 µg1.6%
Vitamin C0 mg
Thiamine (B1)0.104 mg9.45%
Riboflavin (B2)0.083 mg5.93%
Niacin (B3)2.31 mg14.4%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.51 mg8.5%
Vitamin B60.157 mg11.2%
Folate31 µg15.5%
Vitamin B120 µg

% NRV is the nutrient reference value for an average adult, as set in Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. A blank cell means no reference value is defined for that nutrient, not that it is unimportant.

What this food is a source of

This food reaches the legal threshold for the claims below. The wording is quoted exactly from the EU register of authorised health claims — we have not written or paraphrased any of it.

High in Manganese55.7% NRV per 100 g
  • Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
High in Phosphorus51.1% NRV per 100 g
  • Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
  • Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
High in Magnesium38.4% NRV per 100 g
  • Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function
High in Zinc30.8% NRV per 100 g
  • Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function
  • Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system
Source of Copper26.2% NRV per 100 g
  • Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
  • Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Source of Iron22.8% NRV per 100 g
  • Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
  • Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Source of Potassium16.5% NRV per 100 g
  • Potassium contributes to normal muscle function
  • Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure
Source of Folate15.5% NRV per 100 g
  • Folate contributes to normal blood formation
  • Folate has a role in the process of cell division
Source of protein13.4% of energy from protein
  • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass
  • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass
Where these numbers come from. Composition data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy release, entry Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (FDC ID 167959). Values are per 100 g of the food as described, and real foods vary with variety, season, soil, storage and cooking. Claim thresholds: Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Claim wording: Regulation (EU) 432/2012.
This is reference information, not personal advice. Nutrient content is one small part of a diet, and no single food prevents or treats disease. If you are pregnant, managing a medical condition, or taking medication — particularly anticoagulants, thyroid medication or immunosuppressants, where diet can interact — ask your doctor or pharmacist before making changes.