Popcorn is a highly healthy snack. It is also native to America. Many nutritionist believe eating local foods is a better diet.
Air-popped popcorn is naturally high in dietary fiber, low in calories and fat, and free of sugar and sodium.
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,598 kJ (382 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 78 g |
| – Dietary fiber | 15 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Thiamine (vit. B1) | 0.2 mg (17%) |
| Riboflavin (vit. B2) | 0.3 mg (25%) |
| Iron | 2.7 mg (21%) |
| One cup is 8 grams. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database |
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