Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
FDC 170246cup (8 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 62 · +18 vs Snacks medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 62 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 3 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (54% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (31% DV), an excellent source of protein (24% DV). Most of its 382 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 382 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.57 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 78 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber | 15 g | 54% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 131 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.34 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.32 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 0.96 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 24 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 0.8 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.08 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170246Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the snacks median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Snacks, popcorn, air-poppedDensity 63 vs 62Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsaltedDensity 72 vs 62