
Microwave popcorn (low fat) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.6g12% of calories
- Carbs20g68% of calories
- Fat2.7g20% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Microwave popcorn (low fat) (1 oz, 28 g) has 120 calories, with 3.6 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 2.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (68% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
- Magnesium10%
- Phosphorus11%
- Zinc10%
- Copper17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Choline | 5 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 68 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 75 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 20 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 31 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 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
165 calMicrowave popcorn (oil-popped, regular flavor)1 oz+45 cal
42 calMicrowave popcorn (regular butter flavor, made with palm oil)1 cup−78 cal
122 calPopcorn (microwave, low fat, low-sodium)1 oz+2 cal
210 calOrville Redenbacher's Popcorn, Movie Theater Butter, Mini Bags1 bag unpopped+90 cal
140 calAct II Microwave Popcorn, Butter Lovers2 tbsp unpopped+20 cal
150 calSmartfood Movie Theater Butter3 ¼ cups+30 cal
Burning 120 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 23minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 17minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Microwave popcorn (low fat)?
One serving of Microwave popcorn (low fat) (1 oz) has 120 calories, which works out to 423 calories per 100 g. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Microwave popcorn (low fat) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Microwave popcorn (low fat) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 16 g of net carbs and 68% 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 (low fat)?
153 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Microwave popcorn (low fat)?
0.3 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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