Snacks

Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat

FDC 174778oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 53 · +9 vs Snacks median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat is middling for nutrient density at 53 of 100. Within snacks it ranks 15 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 protein (25% DV). Most of its 424 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (629 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.6 g · 12%Carb 72 g · 68%Fat 9.5 g · 20%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories424 kcal21%
Total fat9.5 g12%
Saturated fat1.4 g7%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium629 mg27%
Carbohydrate72 g26%
Dietary fiber14 g51%
Sugars0.92 g
Protein13 g25%
Potassium241 mg5%
Calcium11 mg1%
Iron2.3 mg13%
Magnesium151 mg36%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A12 µg1%
Vitamin E0.5 mg3%

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FDC 174778

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
Protein25% DV
Iron13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the snacks median

Nutrient density53 vs 44 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 8.1 median
Fiber / 100 g14 vs 4.2 median
Sodium / 100 g629 vs 400 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

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