Sweet Popcorn — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Sweet Popcorn — 480 kcal, 6.5g protein and 60.0g 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: Sweet Popcorn (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 20g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 kcal | 96 kcal |
| Protein | 6.5g | 1.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.0g | 12.0g |
| of which sugars | 30.0g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 23.0g | 4.6g |
| Fibre | 8.0g | 1.6g |
| Salt | 0.4g | 0.1g |
Typical values for generic sweet 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 Sweet Popcorn?
Sweet Popcorn has 480 kcal per 100g. A typical 20g serving works out to 96 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 Sweet Popcorn keto-friendly?
No. At 60.0g of carbs per 100g (including 30.0g sugars), sweet popcorn doesn't suit a ketogenic diet. If you're keto, look at meat snacks, cheese, nuts or seaweed instead.
Is Sweet Popcorn a good source of protein?
Not especially. Sweet Popcorn provides 6.5g of protein per 100g — around 1.3g 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 Sweet Popcorn healthy?
Mixed — it has real upsides but isn't a free pass. Sweet Popcorn is high in fibre (8.0g/100g). On the downside, it's high in sugar (30.0g/100g). A typical 20g serving is 96 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Did you know? Popcorn's popping ability comes from a small amount of water sealed inside each kernel's hard shell — when heated, the water turns to steam, the pressure builds until the shell bursts, and the starch inside expands into the familiar puff.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, sweet popcorn is high in sugar (30.0g/100g) and moderate in salt (0.4g/100g), with 8.0g of fibre. At 480 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.
Sweet Popcorn is closest in profile to sweet & salty popcorn, but sweet popcorn carries more sugar (30.0g sugar vs 22.0g sugar for sweet & salty popcorn).
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