The Best Popcorn Brands for a Healthy Snack That’s Full of Fiber (2024)

Whole Foods' 365 Organic Brand popcorn "always tastes really fresh and has the perfect amount of salt," according toMeredith Price, RD.

Iualso likes this popcorn pick because it's made withsunflower oil, whichis a stand out for being rich in vitamins A and E, and has been shown to reducetotal cholesterol and LDL levels, she explains.

Per serving: 140 calories, 8 g fat, (0.5 g sat fat), 16 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 190 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3g protein

Available in 100-calorie bags,this slightly saltysnack gets points from Iu for being low in sodium and made with minimal ingredients, one of which is vitamin A- and E-richsunflower oil. It alsocomes in other simple yet savory flavors like SeaSalt and Pepper. Andblack pepper, as it turns out, "has bothantioxidant and antimicrobial properties and is a great addition flavor-wise," Iu says.

Per serving: 100 calories, 6 g fat, (0.5 g sat fat), 9 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 45 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein

Newman's Own is known for making A+ pantry products, and its microwave popcorn is no different. Although this flavor is a bit higherin sodium compared toothers listed, it contains an awesome5 grams of fiber perserving,making it a smart choice, according toKeriGans, RDN, nutrition consultant and author ofThe Small Change Diet.

Per serving: 130 calories, 92 g fat, (0.5 g sat fat), 25 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 240 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 4g protein

When it comes to the cheesy choices, look no further than Smartfood—or what Iu calls "the best cheese popcorn!" Her reasoning?"You get all the cheese flavor without it tasting artificial."

Per serving: 160 calories, 10 g fat, (2 g sat fat), 13 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 190 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein

As if it's name wasn't already a total win(I mean, how fun!?), this tasty snack also scores pointsfor its vitamin E-richingredients: sunflower oil in the pre-packaged option and pressed palm oil in the microwavable one."Palm oil contains a less common form of vitamin E called tocotrienol, which is a great source of antioxidants," Iu explains.

Per serving: 140 calories, 7 g fat, (0.5 g sat fat), 19 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 130 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 3g protein

Gans has "always been a fanof [Quinn Snacks'] products," especially their organic, fun-flavored popcornslike this high-protein product. She also gives it ashoutout for tasting delish andusing minimal, farm-to-table ingredients.Yes, you read that right: Quinn Snacksmakes a concerted effort to share where all of their ingredients come from, the farming practices used, and more.

Per serving: 170 calories, 10 g fat, (2 g sat fat), 17 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 170 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein

"This popcorndefinitely comes in the most interesting of flavors," Gans says. Plus, it's low in saturated fat,"which is important because research does confirma strong correlation between a high saturated fat intake and increased risk for heart disease."

Per serving: 140 calories, 8 g fat, (0.5 g sat fat), 15 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 110 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein

Price is all about DIY popcorn because it puts her in control of added ingredients, plus it's afun way to play around with different seasonings. (Her current fave? Alittle chili lime seasoning.)

And for an un-popped variety, theseslightly larger kernels from Black Jewell are an A+ pick, per Gans, who says this antioxidant-rich red popcorn has "an excellent flavor profile!"

Per serving: 130 calories, 1.5 g fat, (0 g sat fat), 26 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 0 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein

Don't be fooled by the flavor, folks,this popcorn isnot in fact loaded with sodium—and that's a great thing. AndLesser Evil's popcorns pride themselves on simple and straightforward.Case in point? This pink salt popcorn's ingredient list: organic popcorn, organic extra-virgin coconut oil, and Himalayan salt. That. Is. It.

Per serving: 110 calories, 4 g fat, (3 g sat fat), 17 g carbs, <1 g sugar, 190 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein

Trader Joe's certainly knows its way around popcorn.Just take it from Price who's abig fan of this EVOO flavor: "I love how simple yet flavorful it is."

Per serving: 130 calories, 6 g fat, (1 g sat fat), 18 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 170 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein

This article is part of Women's Health 2019 Snacks Week.

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