Snacks

Popcorn, microwave, low fat and sodium

FDC 168139oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 60 · +16 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Popcorn, microwave, low fat and sodium is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 60 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 4 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (51% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (36% DV), an excellent source of vitamin e (33% DV). Most of its 429 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (490 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.6 g · 12%Carb 73.4 g · 68%Fat 9.5 g · 20%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories429 kcal21%
Total fat9.5 g12%
Saturated fat1.4 g7%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium490 mg21%
Carbohydrate73 g27%
Dietary fiber14 g51%
Sugars0.54 g
Protein13 g25%
Potassium241 mg5%
Calcium11 mg1%
Iron2.3 mg13%
Magnesium151 mg36%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A7 µg1%
Vitamin E5 mg33%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 168139

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber51% DV
Magnesium36% DV
Vitamin E33% DV
Protein25% DV
Iron13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density60 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g14 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g490 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)Density 62 vs 60Snacks, popcorn, air-poppedDensity 63 vs 60Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsaltedDensity 72 vs 60

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