Know what’s on your plate
White popcorn
Calories & nutrition facts
oil-popped, salt added
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 500 kcal —
- Protein 9 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 47 g 17%
- Fat 28 g 36%
- Saturated fat 4.9 g 24%
- Fibre 10 g 36%
- Sodium 884 mg 38%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.3 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.13 mg 11%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.14 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 1.6 mg 10%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.31 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.21 mg 12%
- Folate (B9) 17 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 10 mg 1%
- Iron 2.8 mg 15%
- Magnesium 108 mg 26%
- Phosphorus 250 mg 20%
- Potassium 225 mg 5%
- Zinc 2.6 mg 24%
- Copper 0.22 mg 25%
- Manganese 0.88 mg 38%
- Selenium 7.3 µg 13%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 500 | 9 g | 47 g | 28 g |
| 1 × cup | 11 g | 55 | 1 g | 5.2 g | 3.1 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 142 | 2.6 g | 13 g | 8 g |
| 2 × cup | 22 g | 110 | 2 g | 10 g | 6.2 g |
| ½ × cup | 5.5 g | 28 | 0.5 g | 2.6 g | 1.5 g |
| 3 × cup | 33 g | 165 | 3 g | 16 g | 9.3 g |
| 4 × cup | 44 g | 220 | 4 g | 21 g | 12 g |
Similar foods
- Popcornair-popped387 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet popcornpopped with oil419 kcal / 100 g
- Microwave popcornlow fat424 kcal / 100 g
- Butter-flavored popcornsalted491 kcal / 100 g
- Pop corn oil and salt added traditional468 kcal / 100 g
- Caramel popcornsugar syrup, fat free381 kcal / 100 g
- Unpopped popcorn kernels375 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese popcorncheese-flavor526 kcal / 100 g
- Pop corn oil and salt added489 kcal / 100 g
Questions about White popcorn
How do you make white popcorn on the hob?
Heat a thin layer of oil in a heavy pan over a medium-high heat, add kernels in a single layer and cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar. Shake the pan now and then; take it off the heat when popping slows to a few seconds between pops, usually after 3–5 minutes.
Can you make white popcorn in the microwave without a special popper?
Put a small handful of kernels in a plain paper bag and fold the top over twice; don’t use staples or add oil. Microwave until the pops are a few seconds apart, usually 2–4 minutes, and stop sooner if the bag starts to scorch.
How should you store popcorn kernels so they still pop?
Keep unpopped kernels in an airtight jar in a cool, dry cupboard. Damp kernels may pop poorly, so avoid storing them in the fridge or beside a kettle.
Why do some popcorn kernels stay unpopped?
A kernel needs a little moisture sealed inside its hard outer coat to build steam and burst. Old or poorly stored kernels can dry out; keeping them airtight helps preserve that moisture.
What can you put on white popcorn instead of butter?
Toss it while it is hot with a little olive oil so seasonings stick, then try smoked paprika, black pepper, nutritional yeast or finely grated hard cheese. For a sweet version, use cinnamon and a little sugar.
Is white popcorn the same as yellow popcorn?
Both are varieties of popping maize, but white kernels tend to make smaller, more tender flakes, while yellow kernels usually pop into larger, sturdier flakes. The colour of the kernel does not mean the popped snack is automatically healthier.
Is white popcorn a good source of fibre?
Yes. A 30 g portion provides 3 g of fibre; a small handful of popped popcorn is a practical snack portion, especially before adding toppings.
Does white popcorn contain much salt?
The version described contains 884 mg of sodium per 100 g, so it is already quite salty. If you are making it yourself, leave out added salt or season it lightly.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170247 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
