If you want to control how much fat you add to your popcorn, dried kernels are a good choice. The amount of oil and toppings you use when making them matters too. Sweet microwave popcorn saves you a few preparation steps, but comes with a set recipe; ready-to-eat popcorn needs no preparation at all. When comparing packaged varieties, check the fat, sugar and ingredients per 100 g rather than judging the finished snack by its name alone.
If you want to decide how much oil and seasoning to use for your coffee break, you can make popcorn from dried kernels. The examples from Seeberger, Müller's Mühle and Nick listed by REWE contain 3.3 to 3.8 g of fat per 100 g when dry. The fat content of the finished popcorn also depends on how you prepare it.
A microwave bag saves you having to make popcorn in a pan, but gives you less control over the recipe. Check the ingredients and nutritional information before you buy, and follow the heating instructions on the individual bag.
If you fancy sweet popcorn with your coffee, compare the sugar and fat per 100 g, as well as the ingredients, across similar popcorn products. A Nutri-Score, if provided, can be useful alongside this information, but it doesn’t replace it; the Verbraucherzentrale also makes this clear.
The nutritional information for popcorn kernels describes them in their dried state. When choosing your finished snack, you also need to consider what you add during preparation.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Added fat | Check the fat per 100 g and the preparation instructions: do you need to add oil, or is fat already included in the recipe? | If I season my own popcorn, I want to be able to control the amount of oil too. This is the main consideration for around 50% of consumers. |
| Preparation time and effort | For microwave popcorn, check the instructions for your appliance’s power and how to open the hot bag. | During a short break, I want to make a hot snack without using a pan. Around 30% of consumers prioritise an easy preparation process. |
| Sweet flavour | Compare the sugar and fat per 100 g, as well as the ingredients, across similar varieties. For ready-to-eat popcorn, also check the portion size. | Sweet popcorn goes well with my coffee, but I want to compare the packaged recipes carefully. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
The dried corn products listed by REWE contain 3.3 to 3.8 g of fat per 100 g. However, their preparation instructions also mention oil, so the figures for the dry kernels don’t describe the finished portion.
If you want to control how much fat you add, take the oil and toppings you use into account as well as the nutritional information for the kernels.
A lower fat content doesn’t tell you how much sugar a product contains. The sweet microwave popcorn products from REWE Beste Wahl and Chio listed by REWE contain 22 and 21 g of sugar per 100 g respectively.
Compare the fat, sugar and ingredients per 100 g across similar popcorn products. If a Nutri-Score is shown, use it as an extra point of reference alongside the nutritional information.
Preparation depends on the specific product and your microwave’s power. The bag and escaping steam may be hot after heating.
Follow the instructions on the pack and open the bag carefully, pointing it away from yourself.
The popcorn kernels listed by REWE are intended for you to prepare at home. The suggested methods include a pan, a saucepan and a popcorn maker.
For the popcorn kernels listed by REWE, the suggested methods are a popcorn maker or cooking them in hot oil.
The sweet microwave popcorn listed by REWE is an option if you want to prepare popcorn without using a pan.
The caramel microwave popcorn listed by REWE combines a sweet flavour with the convenience of cooking it in the bag.
These popcorn kernels are a good choice if you want to decide for yourself how much seasoning and oil to use. The figures for the dried kernels don’t describe the nutritional values of the finished snack.
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For anyone who wants to make their own popcorn and control how much fat they add.
REWE lists 3.8 g of fat per 100 g for the dried kernels. The instructions call for oil when cooking them in a pan; check the information on the pack for allergen details.
No. The dried products from Seeberger, Müller's Mühle and Nick listed by REWE contain 3.3 to 3.8 g of fat per 100 g; you may add oil when preparing them. So don’t judge the finished portion by the figures for the dried kernels alone.
No. According to the Verbraucherzentrale, the Nutri-Score is most useful for comparing products within the same category. Also check the ingredients and nutritional information, especially the fat and sugar per 100 g.
Follow the heating and opening instructions for the specific bag. After cooking, take care around the hot bag and escaping steam, and open it carefully, pointing it away from yourself.
Yes, if you need to avoid certain ingredients or possible traces of them. The information on the pack of the specific product is what matters; check it before buying popcorn kernels too.