Blood Sugar Impact of Popcorn
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 28.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 9.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g |
| Fat | 7.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 28.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 9.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
CARAMEL CORN (BROWN SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, POPCORN, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER, AND/OR CANOLA), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA, BAKING SODA), CHEESE CORN (POPCORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER, AND/OR CANOLA), CHEESE SEASONING (WHEY, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), BUTTERMILK, SALT, CHEESE (CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESES (CULTURED MILK, SALT, AND ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, COLOR (PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, AND ANNATTO), LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID)), WHEY, SALT, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO AND TURMERIC (COLOR))).
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
CARAMEL CORN (BROWN SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, POPCORN, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER, AND/OR CANOLA), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA, BAKING SODA), CHEESE CORN (POPCORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER, AND/OR CANOLA), CHEESE SEASONING (WHEY, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), BUTTERMILK, SALT, CHEESE (CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESES (CULTURED MILK, SALT, AND ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, COLOR (PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, AND ANNATTO), LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID)), WHEY, SALT, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO AND TURMERIC (COLOR))).
Food Tags
These tags help categorize Popcorn based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Popcorn is a food product in the popcorn, peanuts, seeds & related snacks category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 34.4.
Popcorn has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 34.4. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Popcorn contains 67.9g carbs, 32.1g sugars, 3.6g fiber, and 3.6g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate blood sugar impact and can be included with portion control. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Popcorn into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Popcorn compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the popcorn, peanuts, seeds & related snacks category for alternatives.