Topsy's is a company based out of Kansas City, Missouri since 1967. Topsy's offers flavored popcorn sold in decorative tins arranged in varying combinations. The popcorn flavors offered are buttered, caramel, cinnamon and cheese. A serving size of Topsy's popcorn depends on which flavor and is based on the 2,000-calorie-per-day recommendation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA.
Serving Size and Calories
The serving sizes and calories for Topsy's popcorn varies. A serving of buttered flavored is 2 1/2 cups containing 170 calories. Caramel and cinnamon flavors contain 150 calories in 3/4 cup and cheese flavored contains 200 calories in 2 cups.
Fat
There are 9 g of total fat in cheese flavored popcorn, 7 g of which are saturated fats. Cinnamon and caramel flavored contain 4g, 3 g of which are saturated fats while cheese contains the highest amount of total fat at 14 g, 10 g of which are saturated. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA, fat should be limited to less than 65 g per day. Saturated fats are found primarily in dairy and meat products and raise cholesterol levels resulting in increased risk of heart disease.
Cholesterol
Caramel, cinnamon and cheese flavored Topsy's popcorn contain less then 5 mg of cholesterol. There is no cholesterol in the buttered formulation. The FDA recommends consuming less than 300 mg of cholesterol per day. Cholesterol is made by the body and obtained from food, primarily meats. Elevated levels of cholesterol increase your risk for heart disease and stroke.
Sodium
Topsy's buttered flavor contains 180 mg of sodium while cinnamon and caramel both contain 100 mg. There are 330 mg of sodium contained in the cheese flavored popcorn. The American Heart Association recommends less the 1,500 mg of sodium consumption per day. Elevated sodium levels can lead to high blood pressure and its deleterious effects on the body.
Carbohydrates
Topsy's buttered popcorn contains 12 g of total carbohydrates, 2 g of which are dietary fiber. There are 9 g of carbohydrates in cheese flavored, containing 2 g of dietary protein, while caramel and cinnamon contain 16 g and less then 1 g of dietary fiber. Caramel and cinnamon also contain 18 g of sugar. Your total carbohydrate intake should be at least 300 g per day to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. USDA recommends 25 g of fiber for gastrointestinal health.
Protein
Buttered and cheese Topsy's popcorn are the two varieties that contain 2 g of protein. Protein is used by the body to make amino acids, the building blocks of cells and tissues. The proteins taken in by food are used to replenish other proteins in the body. According to the FDA, there are no current recommendations regarding the intake of protein.
Additional Nutrients
The additional nutrient in Topsy's popcorn is primarily vitamin A contained mainly in the cheese formulation. There are also small amounts of iron in the buttered flavor. There are no restrictions on additional nutrients.
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