Kettle-popped corn Recipe
Kettle-popped corn has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 18.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 47, for Kettle-popped corn, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 5% | |
| Calories from Fat | 63% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 32% |
Why this is good for you
- Very low in Cholesterol
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 70 IU | 1.4% | ||
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
| Vitamin D | 1.6 IU | 0.4% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.27% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.05 mg | 3.3% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 4% | ||
| Niacin | 0.46 mg | 2.3% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 2.9% | ||
| Folate | 5.6 mcg | 1.4% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01 mcg | 0.1% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0.3% | ||
| Iron | 0.65 mg | 3.6% | ||
| Magnesium | 31.6 mg | 7.9% | ||
| Phosphorus | 73 mg | 7.3% | ||
| Potassium | 72.8 mg | 2.1% | ||
| Sodium | 15.4 mg | 0.6% | ||
| Zinc | 0.83 mg | 5.5% | ||
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 5% | ||
| Manganese | 0.23 mg | 11.3% | ||
| Selenium | 2.4 mcg | 3.4% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 6.2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 14.4% | ||
| Sugars | 0 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.9 g | 5.8% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 25.5% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.6 g 25.5%
Saturated Fat 13.2 g 66%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 5.4 mg 1.8%
Sodium 15.4 mg 0.6%
Total Carbohydrates 18.7 g 6.2%
Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 2.9 g 5.8%
Vitamin A 1.4% Vitamin C
Calcium 0.3% Iron 3.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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