Snacks, popcorn, air-popped
FDC 167959cup (8 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 63 · +19 vs Snacks medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, popcorn, air-popped is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 63 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 2 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (52% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (34% DV), an excellent source of protein (26% DV). Most of its 387 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 | 387 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.64 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 78 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber | 15 g | 52% |
| Sugars | 0.87 g | |
| Protein | 13 g | 26% |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 144 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.36 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.64 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 0.07 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 26 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 0.56 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.8 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 167959Original 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, sweet potato chips, unsaltedDensity 72 vs 63