Microwave popcorn (oil-popped, regular flavor) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.1g5% of calories
- Carbs13g30% of calories
- Fat12g65% of calories
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Microwave popcorn (oil-popped, regular flavor) (1 oz, 28 g) has 165 calories, with 2.1 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (65% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 52 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 13 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 20 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 10 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Microwave popcorn (oil-popped, regular flavor)582
- Smartfood Movie Theater Butter536
- Microwave popcorn (regular butter flavor, made with palm oil)535
- Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn, Movie Theater Butter, Mini Bags494
- Act II Microwave Popcorn, Butter Lovers438
- Popcorn (microwave, low fat, low-sodium)428
- Microwave popcorn (low fat)423
Similar foods
120 calMicrowave popcorn (low fat)1 oz−45 cal
42 calMicrowave popcorn (regular butter flavor, made with palm oil)1 cup−123 cal
122 calPopcorn (microwave, low fat, low-sodium)1 oz−43 cal
210 calOrville Redenbacher's Popcorn, Movie Theater Butter, Mini Bags1 bag unpopped+45 cal
140 calAct II Microwave Popcorn, Butter Lovers2 tbsp unpopped−25 cal
150 calSmartfood Movie Theater Butter3 ¼ cups−15 cal
Burning 165 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 31minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 20minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 23minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Microwave popcorn (oil-popped, regular flavor)?
One serving of Microwave popcorn (oil-popped, regular flavor) (1 oz) has 165 calories, which works out to 582 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Microwave popcorn (oil-popped, regular flavor) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Microwave popcorn (oil-popped, regular flavor) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Microwave popcorn (oil-popped, regular flavor)?
193 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Microwave popcorn (oil-popped, regular flavor)?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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