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Is Popcorn Good for You?

Please tell me it's healthy! - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 21 Sep 2019
Is Popcorn Good for You?

Q: Is popcorn healthy?

A: Popcorn can be a great healthy snack. Not only is it relatively low in calories it is low in fat and high in fibre. But as with most things it depends on your portion sizes, flavourings and which brand!

Once an exclusive movie snack, the popcorn industry has popped up in the last couple of years as a healthy, gluten-free snack and is now valued at over $187 million. Popcorn is made simply by heating corn kernels until they puff up and pop. Once popped, popcorn is seasoned with sweet and savoury flavours to create a mouth-watering snack. 

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The healthiest type of popcorn

There are three main varieties of popcorn you can purchase. Generally speaking, a standard serve of popcorn is just 30g. 

1\ Pre-popped

Available in the chip section of your local supermarket pre-popped popcorn is growing in popularity. Simply grab a bag and it’s ready to go. There is 475 calories in 100g of Cobs, Sea Salt popcorn and 24.6g fat.

Cobs Popcorn (pre-popped) $2.85

2\ Microwavable Popcorn

The second most convenient variety, microwavable popcorn comes in a sealed bag and all you need to do is pop it in the microwave and then enjoy deliciously warm and fragrant popcorn.  There are 492 calories in 100g of Popping Butter Popcorn and 25.5g fat.

Poppin Microwave Popcorn $1.75

3\ Popping corn

Grab a bag of popcorn kernels and you’re ready to go. Simply pop them in an air-popper or a small saucepan with a drizzle of oil. Plain popcorn is perfect for recipes as it comes without any flavours or additives and is by far the healthiest, you control your calories. There are 512 calories in 100g of plain Popping Corn and 25.1g of fat then you need to add in the extra calories from the seasonings and oils.

Riviana Popping Corn $1.95

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Here are a couple of our weird and wacky popcorn recipes.

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When making traditional cornbread, it tends to be a little dry because the polenta absorbs lots of moisture. But what if the corn is already cooked or, in this case, popped? Get the full recipe.

4-Ingredient Malteser Popcorn Ice-Cream Sandwiches

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Calling all Malteser fans! You're going to LOVE this super easy dessert recipe! Get the full recipe.

Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel, is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes all things food. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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