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.

How Healthy Is Popcorn?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Andrea Cespedes

Plain air-popped popcorn is a healthy, low-calorie snack. Most commercial varieties include added salt, butter and oil, making this into a snacking don’t. Before reaching for your next popcorn snack, consider the dietary implications of the type you choose.