Microwave Butter Popcorn
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Microwave Butter Popcorn by Act II scores 9/10 for Weight Loss based on low calorie density.
Microwave Butter Popcorn by Act II provides 179 calories, 6.3g protein, 21.9g fat, and 56.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Weight Loss, Blood Sugar, Brain Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Moderate calorie content at 179 kcal per 100g.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 9.4g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ⚠High sodium content (969mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (10.9g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Microwave Butter Popcorn by Act II is a lower-calorie option in the popcorn category at 179 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 462.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 179 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462)
- •Protein: 6.2g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Fiber: 9.4g per 100g (category avg: 9.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 10.9g per 100g
- •Sodium: 969mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer, people managing blood sugar levels. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 10.9g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 969mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1938mg — roughly 84% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Microwave Butter Popcorn doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the popcorn category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
popping corn, palm oil, salt, less than 2% of: natural flavor, color added (annatto), tbhq and citric acid (for freshness),