Whether you love watching a funny rom-com or an exciting thriller at the movie theater, a tub (or sometimes two) of crunchy, buttery popcorn is a must have! We have to admit it – theater popcorn tastes the best and try as you may, you would not be able to “pop” the same kind of tastebud-tickling version at home inside a pressure cooker. At the movie theater, you can take your pick from the classic butter salted version, to spicy Mexican cheese, caramel, even tiramisu and tandoori! Since popcorn is considered a light and low-calorie snack, we do not even think twice while picking it up, especially while watching a 2-1/2 hour long Bollywood movie. So, if you are trying to lose weight and on a diet, we know you would like to find out whether movie theater popcorn is actually good for your goals. So, let’s find out:
The Truth About Movie Theater Popcorn
A tub of popcorn is not something you would even consider remotely unhealthy or high in calories, but startling findings regarding these flavourful butterfly-shaped popcorns have come out. A finding has revealed that crunchy theater popcorn that you love munching on while sitting at the edge of the seat can have anywhere around 400 to 1200 calories, along with ingredients like artificial color and high sodium content.
A study revealed that a medium-sized popcorn and soda combination at one of the most popular theater chain in the United States, has an unbelievable 1610 calories with around 60 grams of sa...