Popcorn Nutrition Facts

Movies wouldn't be so fun without a bucket of popcorn in one hand and a cola in another. Most of us prefer it while watching a movie or television. But have you ever wondered whether these popped corns are healthy or not, how much calories do they contain, or what are its nutrition facts. I am sorry but I never think about these questions when I'm snacking on popcorn, though you might really want to know some nutritional information about it. So read on...

The following table shows us the number of calories. The calories mentioned below are per 1 cup of popcorn.

Popcorn (1 cup)	Calories
Caramel popcorn with peanuts	230
Caramel popcorn	122.5
Cheese popcorn	58
Oil popped popcorn	55
Buttered popcorn	40
Air popped popcorn	31
Microwave popcorn	25

Now that you know about calories in popcorn from the table above, you must have decided whether to avoid butter popcorn, the all time favorite caramel popcorn, or none! Now let's discuss its nutritional value. This table shows the nutritional value per 100 grams of popcorn.

Nutrient	Value
Iron	2.5 mg
Phosphorus	2.8 mg
Calcium	11 mg
Thiamine (B1)	0.39 mg
Riboflavin	0.12 mg
Niacin	2.2 mg
Protein	12.7 mg

The kernel is very rich in vitamin B complex, vitamin E, protein, iron and phosphorus. It also contains thiamine, and riboflavin. Popcorn has more phosphorous as compared to potato chips. The protein content in it is more than other cereal grains. It is also rich in iron, and it is more as compared to peanuts, spinach, or eggs.

Vitamins
Popcorn is a good source of vitamin. Vitamins help in the growth and repair of body tissues. They are also beneficial for a healthy skin, vision, nails, hair, etc. It is a good snack as it has vitamins that are the building blocks of our body and helps us to increase our energy. One-fifth of the daily dose of thiamine can be met with three ounces of popcorn, isn't it one of the amazing facts?

Proteins
It is evident from above the table that popcorn is also a good source of protein. Proteins are essential for building the body structure. They are not stored in the body, and have to be supplied on a daily basis. Proteins are very much-needed by our body to fight against infections and diseases.

Minerals
Popcorn has abundant minerals. Minerals are essential components of our soft tissues, bones, teeth, muscles, blood, and our nerve cells. In other words minerals are vital for the overall mental and physical wellness of the body. Popcorn has a good content of minerals like iron, phosphorus and calcium.

Calories
As children are very active, they need a lot of calories in their diet for energy, to support growth and development. Popcorn is a great source of calories because 100 grams of it contains 404 calories, which is more than meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, etc. Not only children, but adults too need to make up for their energy loss. So this can be the secret of your energy!

I guess now you know that popcorn is a healthy snack and of course every movie addict's staple food! With its nutritional value and the fact that it is really healthy you can go and munch on some. But remember that every type of food is healthy when eaten in a limited quantity.