Which option suits you

For shoppers keeping an eye on fat

If you’re looking for a lower-fat option for your picnic, compare the figures per 100 g and check whether oil is already included or will be added during preparation.

For fans of sweet popcorn

If you want to take sweet popcorn with you, check the sugar per 100 g as well as the fat content. The sweet product examples from REWE and EDEKA show why both figures matter when making your choice.

For shoppers who make their own popcorn

If you have time to pop it before your trip, you can control how much oil, salt and sweetener you add. In that case, compare the values for the finished recipe, rather than relying solely on the nutritional information for the dry kernels.

What to look for when buying

First, decide whether you want popcorn that’s ready to eat in the park or whether you’ll prepare it beforehand. Then compare the nutritional information for the relevant product type.

Criteria What to check Who it matters to
Fat content Check the fat per 100 g and distinguish between figures for dry kernels and ready-to-eat popcorn. If I want to pack lower-fat popcorn, I need to know what’s in the version I’ll actually be eating. Fat content is likely to be the main buying concern for around 42% of consumers.
Sweetness and sugar For sweet varieties, compare the sugar and fat per 100 g. When choosing a sweet snack, I want to consider more than just the fat content and keep an eye on the sugar too. This is likely to be the main concern for around 33% of consumers.
Preparation and transport Check whether the popcorn is ready to eat or needs to be prepared and packed before your trip. If I want to snack as soon as I get to the park, an easy-to-carry option matters more to me than controlling the ingredients myself. This could be the main concern for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Comparing dry popcorn kernels with ready-to-eat popcorn

    The fat figure for dry kernels doesn’t include any oil or butter added during preparation. By contrast, palm oil is already an ingredient in GUT&GÜNSTIG salted microwave popcorn.

    Compare nutritional values on the same basis, and remember to include any added ingredients when making popcorn yourself.

  • Assuming less fat means less sugar

    According to REWE, its sweetened popcorn contains 4.8 g of fat and 36.6 g of sugar per 100 g. EDEKA lists 4.5 g of fat and 30 g of sugar per 100 g for sweet GUT&GÜNSTIG popcorn.

    If both figures matter to you, check the fat and sugar information side by side when choosing sweet popcorn.

  • Assuming online information applies to every pack

    EDEKA notes that the information on the packaging may differ from what’s shown online, and products may not be available in every store.

    Before your picnic, check the nutritional information and best-before date on the specific pack you’re buying.

Brands and retailers to consider

REWE

REWE’s popcorn range includes ready-to-eat varieties, microwave popcorn and popcorn kernels.

  • The different product types can be identified by checking the information on the pack.
  • The product type alone doesn’t tell you how much fat a particular popcorn contains.

GUT&GÜNSTIG / EDEKA

EDEKA lists sweet, ready-to-eat popcorn and salted microwave popcorn from its GUT&GÜNSTIG own brand.

  • According to EDEKA, the sweet product contains 4.5 g of fat per 100 g, while the salted microwave popcorn contains 21 g of fat per 100 g.
  • EDEKA notes that packaging information may differ and that products may vary between stores.

Müller’s Mühle

Müller’s Mühle offers popcorn kernels to prepare before your picnic.

  • For the dry kernels, the product information listed by REWE gives 3.3 g of fat and 10 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The figures for dry kernels don’t describe the fat content of popcorn after it’s prepared with oil.

Lidl

Lidl explains how to make popcorn at home, offering guidance on preparing it before your trip.

  • The instructions list popcorn kernels, oil and a heatproof container with a lid as ingredients and equipment for preparation.
  • Instructions for preparing popcorn don’t determine the fat content of the finished snack.

Popcorn products at Joybuy

Suitable products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How can I identify popcorn with less fat?

Compare the fat figures per 100 g on the packs and check whether they refer to dry popcorn kernels or the ready-to-eat product. Having less fat than another variety doesn’t automatically mean a product can be described as ‘low fat’.

Is microwave popcorn suitable for a picnic if I’m watching my fat intake?

It depends on the specific variety: according to EDEKA, GUT&GÜNSTIG salted microwave popcorn contains 21 g of fat and 2.5 g of salt per 100 g. If you want to reduce your fat intake, check the nutritional information for the product you choose rather than assuming based on the way it’s prepared.

Can I control the ingredients better when making my own popcorn?

Yes, you can control what you add to popcorn kernels. However, the figures given for dry kernels—3.3 g of fat per 100 g for Müller’s Mühle and 3.7 g for Ayyildiz, both according to REWE—don’t apply unchanged to popcorn made with oil or butter. To take it with you, leave the finished popcorn to cool and pack it in a securely sealed tin or bag.

Does the nutritional information online always match the pack in store?

Not necessarily: EDEKA notes that the information on the pack may differ from what’s shown online. So when you buy, check the nutritional information on the product you actually plan to take with you.