Popcorn Nutrition: Calorie Counts & Digestive Health

Is popcorn bad for your intestines or a healthy daily snack? Compare calorie counts for air-popped, kettle corn, and movie theater varieties while understanding potential health risks linked to microwave popcorn.

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The Calories In Popcorn With No Butter

Popcorn is such a popular treat that Foods.com lists 386 recipes using it. Most popcorn lovers have a favorite way to enjoy it, whether it’s caramel corn, kettle corn, chocolate covered corn, or just plain old popcorn.

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Kettle Corn Nutrition Information

The unique sweet and salty flavor of kettle corn has made it a sought-after treat at fairs and outdoor festivals everywhere. Because of its popularity, the sweet and savory snack is also available in many grocery stores in either a pre-popped form or a microwave-ready version.

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Air-Popped Popcorn Vs. Microwave Popcorn

It’s probably safe to assume that the average American enjoys popcorn -- the whole-grain snack is consumed at a per-capita rate of about 200 cups a year, according to the U.S. popcorn industry. At its best, popcorn is low in calories and fat, a good source of dietary fiber and virtually sodium-free.

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