According to the company website, Orville Redenbacher's Natural Popcorn contains no added flavors, colors or preservatives. While popcorn is being touted as a healthy source of grain, check the label to see how much and what type of oil, if any, has been added, suggests the Eat Right American Dietetic Association.
Calories
CalorieKing.com states that 1 cup of popped regular Orville Redenbacher's Natural Popcorn contains 30 calories. The Light version of the popcorn contains 20 calories for the same serving size.
Nutrients
Regular Orville Natural Popcorn contains 2 g of fat, 60 mg of sodium, 4 g of carbohydrates, 0.5 g of fiber and 0.5 g of protein, notes CalorieKing.com. The amount of carbohydrates, fiber and protein is the same in the light popcorn -- however, there is only 40 mg of sodium and 1 g of fat.
Expert Insight
The American Council on Exercise suggests sprinkling grated parmesan cheese over your popcorn instead of covering it in butter. Whatscookingamerica.net notes that 1 tbsp. of parmesan cheese contains 2 g of fat and 23 calories, while the same serving size of butter contains 11 g of fat and 100 calories.
References
- Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn
- Eat Right American Dietetic Association: Pop Some Corn
- Calorie King: Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn: Microwave, Regular, Natural
- Calorie King: Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn: Microwave, Light, Natural
- American Council on Exercise: Fit Facts: Parents...Eat Your Words
- What's Cooking America: Food Nutritional Chart - Food Calorie Chart
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