LesserEvil Popcorn
LesserEvil Popcorn is made with organic ingredients and available in a variety of flavors, including Himalayan Gold, Fiery Hot, and Organic Cheddar, among others.
There are about 120 calories, per serving, depending on your selected flavor.
Read this packaged food nutrition report for an analysis of calories and an in-depth review of nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in LesserEvil Organic Popcorn.
LesserEvil Popcorn Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are based on standard formulations and recipes for one measured serving. Lesser Evil Himalayan Pink Salt flavor was selected to represent the packaged snack brand in this report (unless otherwise noted).
Calories
There are 120 calories in a measured serving of 28 grams, which is approximately 3 cups.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Nearly all (92%) of the calories are derived from dietary fats and carbohydrates. Approximately 8% is from protein.
LesserEvil Popcorn
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by LesserEvil Snacks.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 10 minutes to burn off the calories from a serving of Organic Popcorn by LesserEvil Snacks.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 120 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 120 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in LesserEvil Himalayan Salt Popcorn.
Amount (%DV) per 3 Cups (28g)
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Himalayan Pink | ||
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Calories |
120 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
6g |
8% |
|
Saturated Fat |
5g |
26% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
0mg |
0% |
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Sodium |
190mg |
8% |
|
Carbohydrates |
14g |
5% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
4g |
15% |
|
Total Sugars |
0g | |
|
Added Sugars |
0g | |
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Protein |
2g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, LesserEvil Popcorn has a medium level of sodium, but is high in saturated fat.
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28g |
%DV |
Level |
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Saturated Fat |
26% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
8% |
MED |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Dietary Fats
One serving of Organic Popcorn contains 6 grams of total fat, including 5 grams of saturated fat. The amount of saturated fat per serving has a 26% daily value (%DV), which is considered high.
Calculate Daily Value
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Serving |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
6g |
78g |
8% |
|
Saturated Fat |
5g |
20g |
26% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
As general guidance, the U.S. FDA recommends consuming less saturated fat.
A serving of Lesser Evil Popcorn has about 45 calories from saturated fat, approximately 38% of total calories.
Summary of Fat in LesserEvil Popcorn
Per serving
Note: Saturated fats are found in vegetable shortening, animal fats, baked goods, packaged snacks, and pizza, among other food items. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
Ingredients and Allergens
LesserEvil Himalayan Pink Organic Popcorn is made with only three ingredients: Organic Non-GMO Popcorn, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, and Himalayan Salt.
Review the table below for the list of ingredients in select flavors of LesserEvil Popcorn snacks.
Ingredients
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LesserEvil Organic Popcorn, Himalayan Pink |
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Organic Non-GMO Popcorn, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Himalayan Salt |
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LesserEvil Organic Popcorn, Cheddar |
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Organic Non-GMO Popcorn, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic White Cheddar Seasoning |
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LesserEvil Organic Popcorn, Himalayan Gold |
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Organic Non-GMO Popcorn, Organic Coconut Oil, Himalayan Salt, Organic Butter-Type Flavor |
Allergens
LesserEvil Popcorn is made with coconut oil. The cheddar flavored snack also includes milk ingredients.
Note that the snack is produced in a facility that also processes foods which contain egg and milk ingredients.
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