The three GUT&GÜNSTIG popcorn varieties considered here are not high-protein options. EDEKA lists 6.4 to 8.1 g of protein per 100 g, which means that, on calculation, only around 6.6 to 7.8% of their energy comes from protein. Lebensmittelklarheit sets the threshold for a “high protein” claim at a minimum of 20%. So, if you’re choosing popcorn as a snack around your training, consider your protein intake separately and compare the varieties mainly by their sugar, fat, salt and preparation method.
You’re looking for a snack to enjoy around your training and want to know whether its protein content justifies a “high protein” claim. According to EDEKA’s nutrition information, that isn’t the case for any of the three GUT&GÜNSTIG varieties considered here.
You want to compare sweet and salted microwave popcorn with a ready-to-eat bag. As well as the nutritional values, whether you need to prepare the popcorn first may affect your choice.
You compare the nutritional information on the pack because sugar matters when it comes to sweet popcorn, while fat and salt are also important when choosing the salted variety considered here.
For the GUT&GÜNSTIG varieties described by EDEKA, start by checking the protein and other nutritional values per 100 g. Then you can decide whether a ready-to-eat bag or microwave popcorn better suits the way you want to enjoy it.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein content | Check the protein in g and energy in kcal per 100 g together. According to Lebensmittelklarheit, at least 20% of the energy must come from protein for a “high protein” claim. | If I’m choosing a snack to enjoy around my training, I want to know what role the popcorn can play in my protein intake. This is the main consideration for around 42% of consumers. |
| Sugar, fat and salt | Compare sugar in sweet varieties; for salted microwave popcorn, also check the fat and salt per 100 g. | When I choose between sweet and salted popcorn, I want the nutritional values to suit my personal priorities. This comparison comes first for around 33% of consumers. |
| Preparation | Choose between ready-to-eat popcorn and microwave popcorn. For the latter, check the pack instructions and whether it’s available at your local store. | I want to decide whether to open a bag straight away or use the microwave first. For around 25% of consumers, this extra effort is the most important criterion. |
According to EDEKA, the three GUT&GÜNSTIG varieties considered here contain 6.4 to 8.1 g of protein per 100 g. Based on their respective energy values, that works out at around 6.6 to 7.8% – below the 20% threshold Lebensmittelklarheit gives for “high protein”.
Compare protein with energy content rather than judging the claim by the number of grams alone.
Of the three varieties considered, GUT&GÜNSTIG salted microwave popcorn has the highest protein content at 8.1 g per 100 g. EDEKA also lists 21 g of fat and 2.5 g of salt per 100 g.
If fat or salt matters to you, check the full nutrition table.
EDEKA lists 30 g of sugar per 100 g for the ready-to-eat GUT&GÜNSTIG popcorn considered here, and 16 g for its sweet microwave popcorn. REWE lists 51.8 g per 100 g for its caramelised ja! popcorn.
Compare sugar values using the same serving basis, and take into account how much you actually plan to eat.
EDEKA points out that product information may differ from what’s shown on the pack and that the products considered here may not be available in every store.
Before buying, check that you’ve found the variety you want, then read the ingredients, allergen information, nutritional values and preparation instructions on the pack.
We looked at ready-to-eat sweet popcorn and sweet and salted microwave popcorn from EDEKA’s own brand.
The sweet microwave popcorn considered here offers another option to compare within this preparation style.
We looked at caramelised, ready-to-eat popcorn in a 200-g bag.
The cream caramel popcorn considered here offers another sweet flavour to compare from the EDEKA range.
No. Based on EDEKA’s nutritional values, around 6.6% of the energy in the sweet bagged popcorn comes from protein, compared with 7.8% for the sweet microwave popcorn and 7.5% for the salted microwave variety. Lebensmittelklarheit sets the threshold for “high protein” at a minimum of 20%.
If you’re specifically looking for a high-protein option, none of the three GUT&GÜNSTIG varieties considered here fits the bill. The Verbraucherzentrale recommends tailoring your diet to your needs and training goals, rather than relying on a single snack as the basis of your protein intake.
Follow the wattage and cooking time instructions on the pack. The GUT&GÜNSTIG varieties considered here give preparation times that depend on wattage; REWE also warns that hot steam may escape when opening its microwave popcorn.
When making your choice, go by the information on the pack you actually buy. EDEKA points out that online product information may differ, so check the nutritional values, ingredients and allergen information for the variety on its pack.
That isn’t guaranteed. EDEKA points out that the products considered here may not be available in every store, so check for the variety you want at your local shop.