Valley Popcorn · Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds and Related Snacks
Valley Popcorn, Yellow Popcorn Tender Medium Kernels
One cup (8g) serving of Valley Popcorn, Yellow Popcorn Tender Medium Kernels has 35 calories, 1g of sugars and 55mg of sodium, as submitted by Valley Popcorn Company to USDA (FoodData Central 2440434, record updated Jul 14, 2017).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2440434, available Dec 22, 2022; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Valley Popcorn Company submitted to USDA, for the declared 8g serving. They agree with USDA's live record (FoodData Central API, read Sep 29, 2026). Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 856256002684
- Category
- Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds and Related Snacks
- Records
- 5 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other popcorn, peanuts, seeds and related snacks
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 54% of the 19,429 popcorn, peanuts, seeds and related snacks products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 87% of them.
Where the calories come from: 42% carbohydrate, 47% fat and 11% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among popcorn, peanuts, seeds and related snacks: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 12.5 g | 7.1 g | 54% |
| Sodium | 688 mg | 250 mg | 87% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 13.3 g | 47% |
| Calories | 438 | 536 | 13% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 19,429 products, one per barcode.
Other kernels in this aisle
430 of the 19,429 popcorn, peanuts, seeds and related snacks products are named kernels. Per 100 g their median is 571 calories, 367 mg of sodium and 20 g of protein; 367 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Kernels DAKOTA STYLE | 545 mg | 606 |
| Tailgate Chipotle Nut Mix Seasoned Almonds, Corn Nuts (crunchy Corn Kernels), Seasoned Peanuts & Pretzels PLANTERS | 545 mg | 545 |
| Corn Nuts, Crunchy Corn Kernels CORN NUTS | 536 mg | 464 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "kernels", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): GOURMET YELLOW POPCORN, COCONUT OIL, BETA CAROTENE (FOR COLOR), SALT, ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR AND ANNATTO.
The statement lists 5 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Gourmet Yellow Popcorn, Coconut Oil, Beta Carotene (for Color). It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Jul 14, 2017), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Valley Popcorn Company submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2440434).
More Valley Popcorn popcorn, peanuts, seeds and related snacks
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Popcorn, Flavored Popcorn, Jalapeno Cheddar | 571 | 3.57 g | 482 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Valley Popcorn, Yellow Popcorn Tender Medium Kernels?
35 per 1 cup (8g) serving, and 438 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Valley Popcorn, Yellow Popcorn Tender Medium Kernels?
55mg per serving (2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Valley Popcorn Company submitted to USDA, last updated Jul 14, 2017. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov