1 cup (medium) of Sweet Popcorn (12 g) has 52 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.6 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 85 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Sweet Popcorn Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

430

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

80g

· 29% DV

Protein

5.5g

· 11% DV

Fat

11g

· 14% DV

Fiber

7.5g

· 27% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 5% · Fat 22%

Sweet Popcorn Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.12mg · 10% DV

1.5mg · 9% DV

0.4mg · 8% DV

Biotin

2µg · 7% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

120mg · 17% DV

Sodium

220mg · 10% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Magnesium

30mg · 7% DV

How Nutritious Is Sweet Popcorn?

Nutrient density

Low

22/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

38/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Sweet Popcorn Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

High

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Sweet Popcorn

To burn the 430 calories in 100 g:

🚶

106min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

44min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

59min

Cycling

🏊

50min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Sweet Popcorn Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Sweet Popcorn Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Sweet Popcorn Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Sweet Popcorn Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

3.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

4.5g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 125:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (125:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Popcorn

How many calories are in sweet popcorn?

Sweet popcorn provides 430 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also contains 80 g of carbohydrates, 11 g of fat, and 5.5 g of protein.

Does sweet popcorn raise blood sugar?

Sweet popcorn has a glycemic index of 85, so it may raise blood sugar quickly. It is a processed food with 80 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026