Salted Popcorn — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Salted Popcorn — 500 kcal, 8.0g protein and 50.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 20g serving.
Nutrition: Salted Popcorn (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 20g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 8.0g | 1.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 50.0g | 10.0g |
| of which sugars | 0.5g | 0.1g |
| Fat | 28.0g | 5.6g |
| Fibre | 10.0g | 2.0g |
| Salt | 1.4g | 0.3g |
Typical values for generic salted popcorn; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Salted Popcorn?
Salted Popcorn has 500 kcal per 100g. A typical 20g serving works out to 100 kcal — about 5% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Salted Popcorn keto-friendly?
No. At 50.0g of carbs per 100g (including 0.5g sugars), salted popcorn doesn't suit a ketogenic diet. If you're keto, look at meat snacks, cheese, nuts or seaweed instead.
Is Salted Popcorn a good source of protein?
Not especially. Salted Popcorn provides 8.0g of protein per 100g — around 1.6g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Salted Popcorn healthy?
Yes, reasonably so. Salted Popcorn is high in fibre (10.0g/100g) and low in sugar. A typical 20g serving is 100 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, salted popcorn is low in sugar (0.5g/100g) and moderate in salt (1.4g/100g), with 10.0g of fibre. At 500 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Salted Popcorn is closest in profile to ready salted crisps, but salted popcorn carries more fibre (10.0g fibre vs 4.0g fibre for ready salted crisps).
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels