Snacks

Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor

FDC 167960cup (11 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 41 · -3 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor is middling for nutrient density at 41 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 38 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (35% DV), an excellent source of vitamin e (25% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (22% DV). Most of its 526 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (889 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (6.4 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.3 g · 7%Carb 51.6 g · 38%Fat 33.2 g · 55%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories526 kcal26%
Total fat33 g43%
Saturated fat6.4 g32%
Cholesterol11 mg4%
Sodium889 mg39%
Carbohydrate52 g19%
Dietary fiber9.9 g35%
Sugars0.79 g
Protein9.3 g19%
Potassium261 mg6%
Calcium113 mg9%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium91 mg22%
Vitamin C0.5 mg1%
Vitamin A8 µg1%
Vitamin E3.8 mg25%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 167960

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 fiber35% DV
Vitamin E25% DV
Magnesium22% DV
Protein19% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density41 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g9.3 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g9.9 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g889 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Tortilla chips, yellow, plain, saltedDensity 42 vs 41Snacks, tortilla chips, nacho cheeseDensity 42 vs 41Pretzels, soft, unsaltedDensity 42 vs 41

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