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Caramel-coated popcorn
Calories & nutrition facts
snacks, with peanuts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 400 kcal —
- Protein 6.4 g 13%
- Carbohydrate 77 g 28%
- Fat 7.8 g 10%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 3.8 g 14%
- Sugars 45 g —
- Sodium 177 mg 8%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 4 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.85 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 3.9 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 2 mg 12%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.23 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg 11%
- Folate (B9) 16 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 17.3 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 66 mg 5%
- Iron 3.9 mg 22%
- Magnesium 80 mg 19%
- Phosphorus 127 mg 10%
- Potassium 355 mg 8%
- Zinc 1.2 mg 11%
- Copper 0.3 mg 33%
- Manganese 0.76 mg 33%
- Selenium 3.9 µg 7%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 | 6.4 g | 77 g | 7.8 g |
| 1 × oz (approx 2/3 cup) | 28.4 g | 113 | 1.8 g | 22 g | 2.2 g |
| 1 × oz | 57 g | 228 | 3.6 g | 44 g | 4.4 g |
| 2 × oz (approx 2/3 cup) | 56.7 g | 227 | 3.6 g | 44 g | 4.4 g |
| ½ × oz (approx 2/3 cup) | 14.2 g | 57 | 0.9 g | 11 g | 1.1 g |
| 3 × oz (approx 2/3 cup) | 85.1 g | 340 | 5.4 g | 65 g | 6.6 g |
| 4 × oz (approx 2/3 cup) | 113.4 g | 454 | 7.3 g | 87 g | 8.8 g |
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Questions about Caramel-coated popcorn
How do you make caramel-coated popcorn at home?
Pop the maize first, then pour over hot caramel made by melting sugar and butter together. Spread it on a lined tray and bake at 120°C for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes so the coating dries evenly.
How do you stop caramel-coated popcorn going sticky?
Bake it after coating to dry the caramel, then let it cool completely on the tray before packing it away. Any warmth trapped in a container can soften the coating.
How should you store caramel-coated popcorn?
Keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from steam and sunlight. It is best eaten while the coating is crisp; once exposed to damp air, it can turn sticky.
What goes well with caramel-coated popcorn?
Its sweet, buttery crunch works well with a little dark chocolate or a bowl of plain popcorn for contrast. Crumble it over vanilla ice cream just before serving so it stays crisp.
How much caramel-coated popcorn is a typical snack portion?
A small handful, about 30 g, is a practical portion and provides 120 kcal. It is easy to eat more when sharing from a large bowl, so portion some out first.
Does caramel-coated popcorn have more protein than plain popcorn?
Yes: it has 6.4 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 2 g in plain popcorn. The caramel coating adds sweetness, rather than making it a particularly protein-rich snack.
Is caramel-coated popcorn different from caramel popcorn?
The names are often used for the same snack: popped maize covered in a hardened sugar-based coating. Recipes differ, but caramel-coated popcorn is commonly baked after coating to make the outside crisp.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167551 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
