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Popcorn (Air-Popped) — Air-popped, no oilS
Carbohydrates · #1 of 18

Popcorn (Air-Popped)

Air-popped, no oil · Whole Grains

55/100S tier
Calories387
Protein12.9g
Fiber14.5g
Sodium8mg
Sugar—g

Graded S — 55 out of 100, #1 of 18 carbohydrates. Whole food carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (25/100).

The short version: A whole grain in disguise — 14.5g fiber per 100g before the butter arrives.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories387
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.9g6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 8mg0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g52%
Protein 12.9g26%
Magnesium 144mg34%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 55

Whole food ×10100
Clean label ×20100
Fiber ×3047
Protein ×1533
Micronutrients ×2525

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#1 of 18 in Carbohydrates. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Popcorn (Air-Popped) healthy?

It grades S — 55 out of 100, #1 of 18 carbohydrates in our system. A whole grain in disguise — 14.5g fiber per 100g before the butter arrives.

How many calories are in Popcorn (Air-Popped)?

387 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Popcorn (Air-Popped) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.