Popcorn is a favorite delicacy of a huge number of people, especially it is popular when watching movies. It is obtained by heating the grains of a special maize, which leads to their opening and increase in volume. Coming to the cinema and ordering a bucket of delicious popcorn, few people think about its calorie content. Especially this issue is important for people who are watching their weight, since such a snack can negatively affect the figure. The energy value of popcorn depends on the additives used, as today there are salty and sweet options.
Properties and caloric content of popcorn
In principle, the benefits of this product, this is a fairly controversial concept. Substances that are in corn, and go to these air flakes, but there is one significant "but". The use of various fillers, colorants, flavors and other harmful substances completely destroy any useful properties of corn kernels. Nutritionists say that the harm of popcorn lies not only in its high caloric value, but also in the fact that it literally clogs the stomach. As a result, there are problems with metabolism and with the digestive system. And this, as you know, is the main cause of excess weight.
The most useful is popcorn without additives, the caloric content of which is at a low level. Such a product can be prepared only at home and exclusively from grains, and not semi-finished products. In this case, to prepare 100 g of popcorn you will need to use only 3 g of salt and 1 tbsp. a spoonful of vegetable oil, although you can do without it. In this product, useful substances remain that determine such properties:
- Contains such a popcorn useful carbohydrates, which are digested for a long time, which helps to satiate the body for a long time and get rid of hunger.
- The composition of popcorn includes a large amount of fiber, which cleanses the intestines from the decomposition products and normalizes its work.
- Contains a large number of B vitamins, which are necessary for the normal development and functioning of the body. They also favorably affect the work of the cardiovascular, digestive and nervous system.
- Rich in popcorn and potassium, which helps to remove excess fluid, which in turn saves edema and helps regulate the water balance. Potassium normalizes blood pressure and improves heart function.
The energy value varies depending on the fillers. Here are the most popular options for today:
- Caloric content of salted popcorn is high, so on 100 g there are 407 kcal. It should be noted that the salt has the ability to retain excess fluid in the body, which can also negatively affect the figure and trigger the development of cellulite .
- Sweet popcorn also has a high calorie content, so 100 g contains 401 kcal. It is prepared with different
syrups and other fillers. Of course, if you compare this dessert with a cake, then there is more benefit in it, but only the main thing is to know the measure. - Caloric content of popcorn with cheese is the highest and is 426 kcal in 100 g. This option can be called a novelty, but he has already found his fans around the world.
Now calculate how much you eat calories, taking yourself a large bucket of popcorn in the cinema. It's not that much, but about 1,300 kcal, which is the daily rate and it's just a couple of hours of fun. In addition, after consuming any kind of popcorn you always want to drink, and in such establishments people buy exactly sweet, carbonated drinks, which are also very high in calories and are not at all useful for the figure and the body.