Microwave PopCorn - Butter Flavour
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Microwave PopCorn - Butter Flavour by Jolly Time scores 9/10 for Blood Sugar based on high fiber-to-carb ratio slows glucose absorption.
Microwave PopCorn - Butter Flavour by Jolly Time provides 532 calories, 7.3g protein, 34.8g fat, and 42.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.4g 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.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 8.8g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.3g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (960mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (17.5g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Microwave PopCorn - Butter Flavour by Jolly Time sits near the middle of the popcorn category with 532 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462). Very low sugar at 0.3g per 100g — much better than the 15.8g category average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 532 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462)
- •Protein: 7.3g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Sugars: 0.3g per 100g (category avg: 15.8g)
- •Fiber: 8.8g per 100g (category avg: 9.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 17.5g per 100g
- •Sodium: 960mg 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 17.5g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 960mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1920mg — roughly 83% 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 PopCorn - Butter Flavour 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
100% whole grain non-gmo pop corn, corn oil, palm oil, salt, natural flavor, butter (cream, salt), dry buttermilk, tbhq and ascorbic acid to preserve freshness, annatto for color,