Popped corn
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Popped corn by Cornfields Inc. scores 9/10 for Blood Sugar based on high fiber-to-carb ratio slows glucose absorption.
Popped corn by Cornfields Inc. provides 607 calories, 10.7g protein, 46.4g fat, and 39.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.8g 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.
- ✓Contains 10.7g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 10.7g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ⚠High sodium content (893mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 607 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Popped corn by Cornfields Inc. is calorie-dense at 607 kcal per 100g — 31% above the popcorn category average of 462.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 607 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462)
- •Protein: 10.7g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Fiber: 10.7g per 100g (category avg: 9.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 7.1g per 100g
- •Sodium: 893mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 7.1g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 893mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1786mg — roughly 78% 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 Popped corn 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
Non-gmo popcorn, non-gmo sunflower oil, cheddar cheese [(pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto), cream, sodium phosphate, salt]