Boom Chicka Pop Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts for All Flavors

Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP (yes, it’s all caps) started in a small Minnesota kitchen and grew into one of America’s favorite better-for-you popcorn brands. The playful name and colorful bags belie serious attention to simple ingredients and balanced macros.

For macro trackers, Boom Chicka Pop offers the same advantages as other quality popcorn brands: high volume, whole grain fiber, and relatively low calories. Their kettle corn varieties add sweetness without going overboard on sugar, making them popular for those who want a treat that fits their macros.

This guide covers all Boom Chicka Pop varieties, compares them to competitors, and shows how to incorporate popcorn into your macro tracking.

Boom Chicka Pop Macro Overview

Here’s how the main varieties compare:

Flavor	Serving	Cal	Protein	Carbs	Fiber	Sugar	Fat
Sea Salt	2.5 cups	110	2g	13g	2g	0g	6g
Sweet & Salty Kettle	2 cups	140	2g	18g	2g	7g	7g
Light Kettle Corn	3.75 cups	130	2g	22g	2g	8g	5g
White Cheddar	2 cups	130	2g	13g	2g	0g	8g
Real Butter	2.5 cups	120	2g	13g	2g	0g	7g
Cheddar Cheese	2.5 cups	130	2g	13g	2g	<1g	8g
Dark Chocolate Drizzle	1 cup	120	1g	15g	2g	6g	6g

Key insight: Sea Salt has the best macro profile—lowest calories and zero sugar. Kettle corn varieties add sweetness but stay reasonable.

Detailed Breakdown by Variety

Boom Chicka Pop Sea Salt

The flagship healthy option—minimal ingredients, maximum volume.

Per 2.5 cups (28g):

Macro	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	110	-
Protein	2g	4%
Total Carbs	13g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2g	7%
Sugar	0g	0%
Fat	6g	8%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Sodium	190mg	8%

Ingredients: Popcorn, Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt

Calorie density: 44 calories per cup—excellent for volume eating.

Boom Chicka Pop Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn

The crowd favorite—balanced sweet and salty.

Per 2 cups (28g):

Macro	Amount
Calories	140
Protein	2g
Total Carbs	18g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	7g
Fat	7g

Note: The 7g sugar is the trade-off for kettle corn sweetness. Still lower than candy or cookies.

Calorie density: 70 calories per cup—higher due to sugar coating.

Boom Chicka Pop Light Kettle Corn

Lower fat version of kettle corn.

Per 3.75 cups (28g):

Macro	Amount
Calories	130
Protein	2g
Total Carbs	22g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	8g
Fat	5g

Trade-off: Less fat means more volume per serving. More sugar than regular kettle corn.

Calorie density: 35 calories per cup—best calorie density of any variety.

Boom Chicka Pop White Cheddar

Cheese flavor without excessive calories.

Per 2 cups (28g):

Macro	Amount
Calories	130
Protein	2g
Total Carbs	13g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	0g
Fat	8g

Note: Higher fat from cheese flavoring. Zero sugar keeps carbs lower.

Boom Chicka Pop Real Butter

Butter flavor using actual butter.

Per 2.5 cups (28g):

Macro	Amount
Calories	120
Protein	2g
Total Carbs	13g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	0g
Fat	7g

Contains: Real butter (milk), unlike some “butter flavor” popcorns. Not vegan.

Boom Chicka Pop Dark Chocolate Drizzle

Dessert popcorn—chocolate drizzled over kettle corn.

Per 1 cup (28g):

Macro	Amount
Calories	120
Protein	1g
Total Carbs	15g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	6g
Fat	6g

Serving size reality: Only 1 cup per serving. Easy to overeat—be careful with this one.

Boom Chicka Pop Avocado Oil Sea Salt

Made with avocado oil instead of sunflower.

Per 2.5 cups (28g):

Macro	Amount
Calories	120
Protein	2g
Total Carbs	13g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	0g
Fat	7g

Difference: Slightly more fat from avocado oil. Some prefer the oil’s nutrition profile.

Boom Chicka Pop vs Competitors

Boom Chicka Pop vs Skinny Pop

Metric	Boom Chicka Pop Sea Salt	Skinny Pop Original
Serving	2.5 cups	3.5 cups
Calories	110	150
Cal per cup	44	43
Protein	2g	2g
Fat	6g	10g
Fiber	2g	3g

Winner: Near tie. Per-cup calories are nearly identical. Skinny Pop has more fiber; Boom Chicka Pop has less fat per serving.

See our Skinny Pop macros guide for the full comparison.

Boom Chicka Pop vs Smartfood

Metric	Boom Chicka Pop	Smartfood White Cheddar
Calories (per oz)	130-140	160
Fat	6-8g	10g
Sodium	190mg	220mg
Ingredients	Simple	More additives

Winner: Boom Chicka Pop—lower calories, cleaner ingredients.

Boom Chicka Pop vs Popcorn, Indiana

Metric	Boom Chicka Pop Kettle	Popcorn Indiana Kettle
Calories	140/2 cups	130/2 cups
Sugar	7g	7g
Fat	7g	5g

Winner: Tie—very similar products.

Where to Buy Boom Chicka Pop

Boom Chicka Pop is widely available:

Best prices:

• Costco: Multi-packs at best per-ounce rates
• Target: Regular sales with Circle
• Walmart: Everyday low pricing
• Amazon: Subscribe & Save for regulars

Flavors vary by retailer: Costco typically carries Sea Salt and Kettle Corn; specialty flavors may require grocery stores or Amazon.

Diet Compatibility

Keto Diet

Verdict: Marginal Sea Salt has ~11g net carbs per serving—possible on liberal keto but challenging. Kettle corn varieties (16g+ net carbs) don’t work.

Low-Carb

Verdict: Acceptable Sea Salt at 13g carbs fits moderate low-carb. Avoid sweet varieties.

Low-Calorie/Weight Loss

Verdict: Excellent High-volume snacking at its best. 2.5 cups for 110 calories is outstanding.

Use our macro calculator to see how popcorn fits your daily targets.

Diabetic Diets

Verdict: Sea Salt yes, Kettle Corn carefully Zero-sugar varieties work well. Kettle corn’s 7-8g sugar requires blood sugar monitoring.

Gluten-Free

Verdict: Yes All Boom Chicka Pop varieties are gluten-free. Corn is naturally GF.

Vegan

Verdict: Most varieties Sea Salt, Kettle Corn varieties are vegan. White Cheddar, Real Butter contain dairy.

How to Fit Boom Chicka Pop in Your Macros

1,600 calorie cut:

• Sea Salt serving = 110 cal, 6.8% of budget
• Massive volume for the calorie cost
• Satisfies craving for crunchy snacks

2,000 calorie maintenance:

• Room for kettle corn (140 cal) as a treat
• 7% of daily budget for satisfying snack

Watch the bag size:

• Family-size bags are dangerous
• 5oz bag = 500+ calories if finished
• Use single-serve bags or pre-portion

Best Boom Chicka Pop by Goal

Lowest Calorie per Cup: Light Kettle Corn (35 cal/cup)

Lowest Total Calories: Sea Salt (110 cal/serving)

Best for Sweet Craving: Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn

Best Clean Ingredients: Sea Salt (3 ingredients)

Best for Volume Eating: Light Kettle Corn (3.75 cups/serving)

Snacking Strategies

For volume eating:

• Choose Sea Salt or Light Kettle Corn
• Pre-measure into bowls
• Eat slowly—popcorn takes time to chew

For sweet cravings:

• Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn satisfies without going overboard
• 7g sugar is less than most candy
• Pair with tea or sparkling water

Portion control:

• Buy single-serve bags when possible
• Never eat from the bag
• Pre-portion large bags immediately after opening

Popcorn pairings:

• Boom Chicka Pop + string cheese = protein addition
• Boom Chicka Pop + dark chocolate squares = dessert
• Boom Chicka Pop + nuts = balanced snack

The Bottom Line

Boom Chicka Pop delivers quality popcorn with simple ingredients and macro-friendly profiles. The Sea Salt variety is excellent for volume snacking on a cut, while kettle corn options satisfy sweet cravings without destroying your macros.

Choose Boom Chicka Pop when:

• You want high-volume, low-calorie snacking
• Clean ingredients matter
• You enjoy kettle corn sweetness
• Portion control is available

Watch out for:

• Large bags and overeating
• Kettle corn varieties when limiting sugar
• Strict keto (too many carbs)

For more snacking strategies, see our guide on how to hit your macros and understand why fiber matters in our macronutrients guide.

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Nutrition information sourced from Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP official website and USDA FoodData Central. Values may vary by production batch. Always check packaging for the most accurate information.