If you want to control how much fat goes into your popcorn at the start of the school year, begin with plain popping corn and factor in the oil and toppings you use during preparation. REWE lists 3.3 g of fat per 100 g for Müller’s Mühle dry popping corn; this figure does not describe the finished popcorn. A sweet microwave popcorn bag saves you a few preparation steps, but check its own nutritional information: REWE lists 13 g of fat and 22 g of sugar per 100 g for its example product.
If you’re planning popcorn for a lunchbox or an afternoon snack, plain popping corn lets you choose what to add during preparation. However, the nutritional information for the kernels doesn’t stay the same once you add oil, butter or toppings.
Microwave popcorn is one option for a snack at home. If you choose a sweet variety, check the fat and sugar per 100 g, and follow the warnings about the hot bag and steam.
For children or a household with several people, sugar, ingredients and allergen information can matter just as much as fat. Figures per 100 g make it easier to compare different pack sizes; always check the actual packaging for allergen information.
Start by comparing nutritional information on the same basis. With popping corn, you’ll also need to consider how you plan to prepare it. For microwave popcorn, check the appliance and safety instructions too.
| Criterion | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Added fat | Compare fat per 100 g. For popping corn, remember to factor in the oil and toppings used in the finished popcorn. | If you want to control the ingredients in a snack, choose a base that lets you plan how it’s prepared. Around 50% of consumers put this control first. |
| Preparation time and effort | For microwave popcorn, check the cooking time, suitable appliance power and warnings about the bag and steam. | If you’re short on time after school, a microwave popcorn bag can make preparation easier. For around 30% of consumers, this convenience comes first. |
| Sugar and allergens | Check the sugar and salt per 100 g, as well as the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack you choose. | If you’re choosing popcorn for children or several people, you’ll want to check the relevant ingredients before packing it to go. This is the priority for around 20% of consumers. |
A claim about fat content doesn’t tell you anything about the sugar content or portion size. REWE lists 22 g of sugar per 100 g for its REWE Beste Wahl sweet microwave popcorn.
Compare fat, sugar and salt per 100 g, then consider how much you’re actually planning to eat as a snack.
The 3.3 g of fat per 100 g listed by REWE for Müller’s Mühle applies to dry popping corn. The manufacturer also recommends preparing it in hot oil, which adds fat.
When making popcorn yourself, factor in the oil and any toppings you use rather than comparing the kernel figures alone.
Hot steam can escape from microwave popcorn after cooking. And when choosing a product for someone with allergies, the product type alone won’t tell you enough.
Follow the bag’s preparation instructions and check the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack before buying.
Popping corn for making your own; REWE stocks a 500-g pack from this brand.
Sweet microwave popcorn for making at home.
Popped crisps and protein crisps are different snack categories, not popcorn.
These Joybuy products are popping corn for preparing at home. If you want to control how much fat you add, remember to distinguish between the nutritional information for dry kernels and the ingredients in the finished popcorn.
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For making your own, with the option to control the amount of oil and seasoning. The suggested stovetop method uses oil, so the amount you use and any extra toppings will affect the finished popcorn.
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For making your own popcorn with your choice of seasoning. If you cook it with oil, the nutritional information for the dry kernels won’t apply to the finished popcorn. Before buying, check the pack size you’ll receive and, if needed, the allergen information on the packaging.
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For making popcorn at home, with the option to choose your own oil and seasoning. The suggested pan method uses oil. Also check the pack size you’ll receive and, if relevant, the allergen information on the packaging.
No, the preparation method alone doesn’t tell you that. REWE lists 13 g of fat per 100 g for its sweet microwave popcorn and 3.3 g per 100 g for Müller’s Mühle dry popping corn. Making it yourself means you may add oil and toppings, so compare the specific products and check whether the nutritional information applies to the dry or finished product.
Use the nutritional information per 100 g as a common basis for comparing packaged popcorn or popping corn. The portion you actually eat is another factor to consider, particularly if you add extra ingredients during preparation.
For packaged popcorn, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack. If you’re taking the snack to school or childcare, also check the rules in place there; contact the setting for information about food provided on site.
Follow the timing and appliance instructions on the bag you choose, and open it carefully after cooking. REWE specifically warns that hot steam may escape from its sweet microwave popcorn.