How Many Calories In That Popcorn?
The Center for Science in the Public Interest conducted a study of popcorn found in movie theaters and the results were astonishing. Three movie chains were rated on three measures: calories, sodium (salt) content and fat content. Warning: Do not read any further if you want to continue to enjoy your movie popcorn!
|
Regal* |
AMC |
Cinemark |
|
| Cups of Popcorn | |||
|
Sm |
11 |
6 |
8 |
|
Med |
20 |
9 |
14 |
|
Lg |
20 |
16 |
17 |
| Calories | |||
|
Sm |
670 |
370 |
400 |
|
Med |
1200 |
590 |
760 |
|
Lg |
1200 |
1030 |
910 |
| Sodium (mgs) | |||
|
Sm |
550 |
210 |
680 |
|
Med |
980 |
330 |
1240 |
|
Lg |
980 |
580 |
1500 |
| Fat (grams) | |||
|
Sm |
24 |
20 |
2 |
|
Med |
60 |
33 |
3 |
|
Lg |
60 |
57 |
4 |
* Regal’s medium and large popcorns are exactly the same size – you just pay more for the large!
By the way, the recommended daily calorie intake is 2,000. Saturated fats: 20g and Sodium: 1,500mg
For the full story, follow this link to the Center for Science in the Public Interest
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