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Cheddar Cheese Microwave Popcorn

Cheddar Cheese Microwave Popcorn

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Cheddar Cheese Microwave Popcorn is a pre-packaged snack featuring popcorn kernels coated with artificial cheddar flavoring and oils, optimized for quick microwave preparation. This convenience product delivers intense cheesy flavor through processed cheese powders and fat-based seasoning systems, typically containing 3-4 times more sodium and saturated fats per serving than air-popped popcorn. The manufacturing process uses vegetable oil sprays to adhere fine seasoning particles, creating a uniform coating that may include dairy derivatives unsuitable for lactose-sensitive diets.

Macro Impact

A 3 cup serving contains 206 calories, 3g protein, 17g carbs, and 14g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 cup (40 g)
Amount per serving
Calories206
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g
18%
Saturated Fat7g
34%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat3g
Monounsaturated Fat4g
Cholesterol12mg
4%
Sodium448mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate17g
6%
Dietary Fiber2g
9%
Total Sugars1g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein3g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium80mg
6%
Iron0.4mg
2%
Potassium100mg
2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
17 / 275 g
6%
Fiber
2 / 28 g
9%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
14 / 78 g
18%
Monounsaturated
4 / 31 g
13%
Polyunsaturated
3 / 23 g
14%
Saturated
7 / 23 g
29%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
12 / 300 g
4%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
3 / 19 g
17%
Omega 9
4 g
Protein
Protein
3 / 80 g
3%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
2%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
8%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
7%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
10%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
5%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
5%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
8%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
10%
Valine
0 / 2 g
7%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
3%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
10%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
3%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
2%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
3%
Biotin, B7
1 / 30 mcg
4%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
8%
Folate
8 / 400 mcg
2%
Vitamin A
120 / 800 mcg
15%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
80 / 1k mg
8%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
4%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
3%
Magnesium
12 / 370 mg
3%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
6%
Phosphorous
60 / 700 mg
9%
Potassium
100 / 3k mg
3%
Selenium
6 / 55 mcg
11%
Sodium
448 / 2.3k mg
19%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
4%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
4 / 150 mcg
3%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
1 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
8 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 167960.
  2. 2.Snacks, popcorn, cheese flavour. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 4115.

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