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 AMC Movie Theater Popcorn

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Adrienne Weeks

Popped using butter or coconut oil, AMC movie theaters' popcorn contains a high percentage of calories from fat. The Center for Science in the Public Interest, or CSPI, declared AMC one of the nominees for "Best Supporting Actor in the Obesity Epidemic."