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.

Nutritional Value of Popcorn

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Molly McAdams

When it comes to healthy snacks, plain popcorn is at the top of most nutritionists' recommendation lists. Air-popped and eaten plain, popcorn is low in calories and fat and high in fiber and beneficial antioxidants, especially when compared to other common snack foods.