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Sweet buttery caramel-coated popcorn snack
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Werther's Caramel Popcorn (30 g) has 151 calories. That works out to 503 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.6 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 7.5 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 1.5 mg of Vitamin E covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 100 g
503
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
65.2g
· 24% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
25.1g
· 32% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 3% · Fat 45%
Vitamins
Vitamin E
5mg · 33% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Vitamin K
10µg · 8% DV
B12
0.15µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
8µg · 15% DV
Sodium
300mg · 13% DV
Calcium
100mg · 10% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 503 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 4
Ultra-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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
8.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
12.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
8.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 168:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (168:1).
The caramel coating makes it more energy-dense and easier to eat quickly. Its sweet, highly palatable ultra-processed format can also encourage mindless snacking.
Keep the bag tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. Moisture makes the popcorn lose its crunch and can turn the caramel sticky.
Usually no. Fridge humidity can soften the popcorn and negatively affect the texture of the caramel coating.
Generally not recommended. Once thawed, condensation can make it stale, chewy, or less crisp.
It can work as an occasional quick snack, but it is not an ideal sports nutrition choice. Before training it may not sit well for everyone, and after training it is not very balanced on its own for recovery.
No, timing alone does not cause weight gain; overall intake and habits matter more. That said, sweet ultra-processed snacks are easy to overeat late in the evening.
Bitter drinks can balance the sweetness of caramel, which makes the combination especially appealing. That can also make portion control harder.
It can be offered occasionally in small amounts, but it is not the best everyday snack. Popcorn can also be a choking risk for young children, so age and eating ability matter.
People with milk or soy allergy should avoid or check the label very carefully, since both allergens are present. Those trying to limit ultra-processed sweets may also want to keep portions modest.
Yes. Plain popcorn and caramel-coated popcorn are very different foods in practice, and the added coating makes this version more like a sweet snack than a simple whole-grain-style popcorn choice.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.