Movie Theater Butter Popcorn
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Movie Theater Butter Popcorn by Orville Redenbacher's scores 9/10 for Brain Health based on low sugar supports brain function.
Movie Theater Butter Popcorn by Orville Redenbacher's provides 471 calories, 7.1g protein, 32.9g fat, and 47.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.5g 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.
- ✓Good fiber content at 7.1g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓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 (988mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (16.5g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Movie Theater Butter Popcorn by Orville Redenbacher's sits near the middle of the popcorn category with 471 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 471 kcal per 100g (category avg: 462)
- •Protein: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Fiber: 7.1g per 100g (category avg: 9.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 16.5g per 100g
- •Sodium: 988mg 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 16.5g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 988mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1976mg — roughly 86% 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 Movie Theater 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
whole grain popping corn, palm oil, salt, butter, color added (annattó, turmeric, paprika), natural flavor, mixed tocopherols (vitamin e for freshness), contains: milk,