USDA Standard Reference · Snacks
Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173141, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 535
- Calorieshigh density
- 8.4g
- Proteingood source · 17% DV
- 57.3g
- Carbshigh · 21% DV
- 30.2g
- Fathigh · 39% DV
Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil contains 535 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 8.4g of protein, 30.2g of fat, and 57.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 46% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil is fiber-rich, with 10.0g of dietary fiber per 100g.
- 8.4g
- protein per 100g
- Top 54%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 535
- calories per 100g
- 10.0g
- fiber per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil contains 535 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 8.4g of protein, 30.2g of fat, and 57.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 10.0g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil is catalogued there as FDC ID 173141, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Snacks" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil reads as good fiber source, sugar free, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Snacks group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.
At 36% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Note: at 763mg per 100g (33% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Milk
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
535 kcal = 27% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil compares to Snacks
Per 100 g, against the average across all snacks foods in USDA FoodData Central.
56% Higher in protein than 56% of snacks on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Snacks group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil ranks on protein
Its 8.4g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
8 46th percentile higher than 46% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil sits among Snacks
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 175 Snacks foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil: 56th protein percentile, 89th calorie percentile among Snacks foods
Read the chart as text
- Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed: Protein percentile 98, Calorie percentile 35
- Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip: Protein percentile 20, Calorie percentile 62
- Snacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, reduced fat: Protein percentile 11, Calorie percentile 77
- Snacks, tortilla chips, ranch-flavor: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 77
- Snacks, granola bars, hard, chocolate chip: Protein percentile 39, Calorie percentile 50
- Snacks, potato chips, barbecue-flavor: Protein percentile 26, Calorie percentile 69
- Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, salted nuts and seeds: Protein percentile 86, Calorie percentile 68
- Popcorn, microwave, low fat and sodium: Protein percentile 82, Calorie percentile 46
- Snacks, potato sticks: Protein percentile 29, Calorie percentile 83
- Snacks, granola bar, fruit-filled, nonfat: Protein percentile 22, Calorie percentile 3
- Pretzels, soft: Protein percentile 53, Calorie percentile 2
- Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, nut and raisin: Protein percentile 49, Calorie percentile 56
- Snacks, potato chips, reduced fat: Protein percentile 35, Calorie percentile 64
- Snacks, popcorn, home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted: Protein percentile 63, Calorie percentile 75
- Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with enriched flour, unsalted: Protein percentile 66, Calorie percentile 13
- Snacks, corn cakes, very low sodium: Protein percentile 51, Calorie percentile 21
- Snacks, trail mix, regular, unsalted: Protein percentile 84, Calorie percentile 59
- Snacks, M&M MARS, KUDOS Whole Grain Bar, M&M's milk chocolate: Protein percentile 7, Calorie percentile 37
- Tortilla chips, yellow, plain, salted: Protein percentile 28, Calorie percentile 74
- Snacks, bagel chips, plain: Protein percentile 81, Calorie percentile 55
- Snacks, peas, roasted, wasabi-flavored: Protein percentile 85, Calorie percentile 48
- Snacks, candy rolls, yogurt-covered, fruit flavored with high vitamin C: Protein percentile 1, Calorie percentile 6
- Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Protein Performance Bar, Caramel Nut Rush: Protein percentile 95, Calorie percentile 37
- Snacks, granola bar, KASHI GOLEAN, chewy, mixed flavors: Protein percentile 89, Calorie percentile 27
- Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil: Protein percentile 56, Calorie percentile 89
Read the chart
Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil ranks at the 56th percentile for protein and the 89th percentile for calories among Snacks foods (n=175).
- Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed: 98th protein percentile, 35th calorie percentile
- Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip: 20th protein percentile, 62nd calorie percentile
- Snacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, reduced fat: 11th protein percentile, 77th calorie percentile
- Snacks, tortilla chips, ranch-flavor: 38th protein percentile, 77th calorie percentile
- Snacks, granola bars, hard, chocolate chip: 39th protein percentile, 50th calorie percentile
- Snacks, potato chips, barbecue-flavor: 26th protein percentile, 69th calorie percentile
- Snacks, trail mix, regular, with chocolate chips, salted nuts and seeds: 86th protein percentile, 68th calorie percentile
- Popcorn, microwave, low fat and sodium: 82nd protein percentile, 46th calorie percentile
- Snacks, potato sticks: 29th protein percentile, 83rd calorie percentile
- Snacks, granola bar, fruit-filled, nonfat: 22nd protein percentile, 3rd calorie percentile
- Pretzels, soft: 53rd protein percentile, 2nd calorie percentile
- Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, nut and raisin: 49th protein percentile, 56th calorie percentile
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 57.3 G | 21% |
| Energy | 535 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.0 G | 36% |
| Protein | 8.4 G | 17% |
| Total Sugars | 0.30 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 30.2 G | 39% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Ash | 3.2 G | |
| Caffeine | 0 MG | |
| Energy | 2237.0 kJ | |
| Fructose | 0.00 G | |
| Galactose | 0.00 G | |
| Glucose | 0.00 G | |
| Lactose | 0.00 G | |
| Maltose | 0.00 G | |
| Starch | 45.5 G | |
| Sucrose | 0.30 G | |
| Theobromine | 0 MG | |
| Water | 0.90 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 15 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 15.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 15.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 15.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 2 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4.3 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 23 MG | 2% |
| Iron, Fe | 2 MG | 11% |
| Potassium, K | 393 MG | 8% |
| Sodium, Na | 763 MG | 33% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Carotene, alpha | 6.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 50.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 111.0 UG | |
| Fluoride, F | 0.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 110 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 275 MG | |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 5.9 UG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 182 IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 3 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 14.6 G | 73% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.85 G | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 0 MG | |
| Campesterol | 0 MG | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.5 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.1 G | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.27 G | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.13 G | |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.04 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.04 G | |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.01 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.27 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.05 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 4.1 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.01 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 3.5 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.01 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| Phytosterols | 0 MG | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.03 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.06 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.30 G | |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 12.6 G | |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.03 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.3 G | |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.11 G | |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 G | |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.02 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 G | |
| Stigmasterol | 0 MG | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 G | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.27 G | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.13 G | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 G |
Amino Acids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.65 G | |
| Arginine | 0.43 G | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.60 G | |
| Cystine | 0.16 G | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.6 G | |
| Glycine | 0.36 G | |
| Histidine | 0.27 G | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 G | |
| Isoleucine | 0.31 G | |
| Leucine | 1.1 G | |
| Lysine | 0.24 G | |
| Methionine | 0.18 G | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.43 G | |
| Proline | 0.76 G | |
| Serine | 0.41 G | |
| Threonine | 0.33 G | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06 G | |
| Tyrosine | 0.35 G | |
| Valine | 0.44 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 1115.0 UG | |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 G | |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0 MG | |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0 MG | |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 7 MG | |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 3 MG | |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0 MG | |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 1 MG | |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 4 MG |
Key takeaways
- Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil delivers 8.4g of protein per 100g, more than 46% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 535 calories per 100g - about at or above the snacks average of 444. Compare snacks
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits good fiber source, sugar free, high sodium patterns.
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173141) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
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