Cheddar Cheese Microwave Popcorn
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Cheddar Cheese Microwave Popcorn by Amish Country Popcorn scores 8/10 for Blood Sugar based on high fiber-to-carb ratio slows glucose absorption.
Cheddar Cheese Microwave Popcorn by Amish Country Popcorn provides 515 calories, 7.6g protein, 0.0g fat, and 48.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 9.1g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (1121mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (15.2g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Cheddar Cheese Microwave Popcorn by Amish Country Popcorn sits near the middle of the popcorn category with 515 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 515 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462)
- •Protein: 7.6g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Fiber: 9.1g per 100g (category avg: 9.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 15.2g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1121mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 15.2g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1121mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2242mg — roughly 97% 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 Cheddar Cheese Microwave 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
Popcorn, Palm Oil, Salt, Natural Cheese Flavor, Artificial Cheese Flavor, Soy Lecithin, FD&C Yellow Lake #5, FD&C Yellow Lake #6, Beta Carotene.