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 Many Calories in a Bowl of Popcorn?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jeff Goldberg

They might look the same and, in most cases, taste the same. But when it comes to the number of calories in a bowl of popcorn, the numbers can vary widely, depending on the type of popcorn.

Jeff Goldberg began writing in 1985 with the "Hartford Courant," until 2008, primarily covering the Boston Red Sox and University of Connecticut basketball. Goldberg also served as the Red Sox blogger for New England Sports Network" and currently covers the Red Sox for "Boston Metro." Goldberg attended Northeastern and Central Connecticut State University, majoring in communications.