Fire roasted sweet corn popcorn
Opens Amazon.com · We may earn a commission
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Fire roasted sweet corn popcorn by Herr’s scores 8/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
Fire roasted sweet corn popcorn by Herr’s provides 500 calories, 10.7g protein, 28.6g fat, and 53.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.1g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar, Brain Health, Energy 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.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (1250mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 500 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Fire roasted sweet corn popcorn by Herr’s sits near the middle of the popcorn category with 500 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 500 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462)
- •Protein: 10.7g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Sugars: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 15.8g)
- •Fiber: 10.7g per 100g (category avg: 9.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 7.1g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1250mg 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 1250mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2500mg — roughly 109% 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 Fire roasted sweet corn 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, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER), CHEESE BLEND (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, WHEY, BUTTERMILK, NATURAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID]), SEASONING (CORN MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CHILI PEPPER, SUGAR, SPICES, NONFAT DRY MILK, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, GUM ACACIA, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, PARMESAN CHEESE [MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES], SOUR CREAM SOLIDS [CULTURED CREAM], SUNFLOWER OIL, TURMERIC EXTRACT [COLOR], CANOLA OIL, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR), NONFAT DRY MILK, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT].