How Many Calories Are in a Small Popcorn at the Movie Theater?

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When you go to the movies, popcorn is a snack that many people enjoy. But how many calories are in a small popcorn at the movie theater?

It depends on the type of popcorn and the size of the serving, but it can range from 300 to 600 calories.

The exact calorie count of a small popcorn at the movie theater can vary from place to place. Generally, movie theaters offer two types of popcorn: light butter and regular butter.

The light butter option has about 300 calories per small serving, while the regular butter option has about 600 calories.

Popcorn is high in carbohydrates, with 25-30 grams per small serving. It also contains 7-9 grams of fat and 5-6 grams of dietary fiber.

Popcorn is also a good source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.

Some movie theaters now offer air-popped popcorn as an alternative to their regular buttery popcorn. Air-popped popcorn has significantly fewer calories than regular buttery popcorn: about 150 calories per small serving. This type of popcorn also contains less fat than regular buttery popcorn—only 3 grams per serving—but it does contain fewer vitamins and minerals.

Conclusion
A small serving of popcorn from the movie theater generally contains 300 to 600 calories depending on whether its light or regular buttery popcorn or air-popped. Air-popped popcorn is the lowest in calories with only 150 per small serving but it does contain fewer vitamins and minerals than its buttery counterparts.