When you or your family member has a food allergy, the concession stand can become a dreadful experience. They are generally lower in calories and take longer to consume. Jan 29, 2012 i have been going to the cinema more recently, as it is a good weekend activity that keeps me out of the pub. There are 370 calories in 1 serving of amc movie theater popcorn small calorie breakdown. Unfortunately, many movie theater concessions are full of salt, saturated fat, or sugar. There are about four servings in a theatersize pack. Both of these highcalorie, salty snacks are best to share. Find out the regal popcorn prices, as well as the prices for all their snacks and drinks. Movie theater popcorn is ridiculously unhealthy and you should. The best and worst movietheater snacks plus, what to eat at. Just know when you fart on your way home youve lost 16 calories. With locations in 5 states, harkins theatres is the 5th largest theatre chain in north america. Healthy snack options at the movie theater eat this not that.
Not only did we break down all of our findings for you, we paired together the best and worst options for your movie theater combos so you. Love those summer blockbusters, but not the dietbusting concessions. Nov 19, 2009 movie theater popcorn combos pack more than a days worth of calories and fat, study shows. Movie theater food calories movie popcorn calories. From chocolate candy to movie popcorn, learn to pick the best movie snack foods to. While they taste great, they can also be extremely unhealthy. Yes, its a whole grain, but a large has close to the number of calories many women need in a day. Mystery, intrigue, horroryou go to the movies hoping to get these on the big. Finding creative ways to enjoy wholesome snacks at the movies will allow you to indulge your inner movie critic while still staying healthy. You might read that and think thats definitely not healthy, but i want to.
As a general rule, keep your snacks to maximum of 100 to 150 calories and 15 to 20 grams carb, chaparro says. Healthy movie snacks when eating the gundrymd way gundry md. Healthy movie snacks that wont ruin your diet verywell fit. Recommended limits for a 2000 calorie daily diet are 20 grams of saturated fat. Popcorn is the most common movie theater snack, but its a lot. So, how do you enforce portion control when youre distracted by a. Movie theater popcorn contains anywhere from 400 to 1,200 calories, not to mention one to three days worth of arteryclogging saturated fat and a whopping 1,500 milligrams of sodium.
For example, a small popcorn, without butter, from amc weighs in at 225 calories and 11 grams of fat. A 23 percent increase in price provides 125 percent more calories and two days worth of saturated fat. The number of calories in a medium bag of popcorn at regal cinemas, according to an independent lab analysis by center for science in the public, and a whopping 60% of the days calories. Get full nutrition facts for other amc products and all your other favorite brands. Last night i had a snack before going in the hope that this would make me not want any snacks whilst there, but it was too hard to resist and i mistakenly bought some chilli rice crackers thinking they would be reasonably healthy, and had some of my boyfriends popcorn plain, salted. Check out our blog today to know your options on healthy movie theater snacks. If you absolutely love movie theater popcorn, dont despair. Whether youre buying or bringing, we found some waistfriendly theater munchies your entire family is sure to love. With about 1,300 calories, that large popcorn packs almost a full days supply of calories for the average dieter. The nutrition information is derived from testing conducted at nutritional laboratories, published resources, or information provided by our suppliers. Jun 12, 2014 to help you get a better understanding of how many calories you are eating at the movies, we went through some of the most popular concession stand foods and calculated calories according to movietheatersized snacks.
Get nutrition information for amc theatres items and over 185,000 other foods including over 3,000 brands. Movie theater popcorn contains anywhere from 400 to 1,200 calories, not to mention one to three days worth of arteryclogging saturated fat. Find out what to eat and what to avoid at the movies. May 10, 2016 movie popcorn and other snacks play essential supporting roles in the theater going experience. Movie popcorn can be a great, highfiber snack, as long as you skip the. Not only did we break down all of our findings for you, we paired together the best and worst options for your. Millions of americans buy snacks from regals concessions stand. If movie theater popcorn is a musthave, stick with a kidsized serving and forgo the added butter or margarine. A serving of cinemark movie theater popcorn contains 200 calories, which is equal to 9. But enter oil, in which most movie theaters pop their. But many of your favorite cinema munchies could win worst food. Oct 14, 20 junior mints are lower in fat and calories than many other movie theater candies, but at 510 calories, 9 g fat 7.
Movie theater popcorn is ridiculously unhealthy and you. Nutritional and allergen information for cinemark theaters. Try these healthy movie snacks the next time you head to the movie theater or crash on the couch to watch movies at. Calories in amc movie theater popcorn large and nutrition facts.
Healthy movie theater snacks you can feel good about ordering. Eating the entire movie theater menu 25,000 calories. Both of these high calorie, salty snacks are best to share. Mar 11, 2020 so lean into the unhealthy movie theater experience, because youre still burning calories while drinking a 32ounce soda.
And if your local theater allows, bringing packaged snacks from home can help slash calories even further thanks to their smaller portion sizes. Consumer reports shows what 100 calories of your favorites, plus popcorn, looks like. Some movie snacks wont ruin your diet if you eat them in moderation. Dont let the calorie counts of theater treats ruin your nightthere are smart ways to snack at the movies. Junior mints are lower in fat and calories than many other movie theater candies, but at 510 calories, 9 g fat 7. Popcorn, chips, candiesthese are just some of your staple movie theater snacks. These snacks are all about 200 calories or less per serving with less than 15 grams of fat. But if you are careful about portion controlthe amount of food you eatyou can occasionally indulge in regular movie theater fare. You must walk up the counter and determine what foods or snacks are safe despite your food allergies, all while tons of people are in line behind you hoping to be served before the movie begins. Plain airpopped popcorn is actually a healthy snack. Movie popcorn and other theater snack items are often loaded with calories, fat, and salt. May 30, 2017 ultimate low sodium guide to movie theater snacks who doesnt love going to the movies. Movie theater popcorn combos pack more than a days worth of calories and fat, study shows. Movie popcorn and other snacks play essential supporting roles in the theater going experience.
Unfortunately, yes, other theater s popcorn buckets are just as bad. Regal cinemas food and popcorn prices in 2020 movie food prices. One soft pretzel is really the equivalent of about. Besides tripling the calorie count, adding butter also tacks on 17 grams of fat. Theres no reason you shouldnt be able to enjoy a snack at the theater, but avoid the complete meals most of them weigh in at over 1,000 calories. Cinemark movie theater popcorn nutritional facts healthfully. Jan 10, 2020 and while traditional movie popcorn is on the gundrymd no list, you can definitely find some great substitutions. Even though this goes against most movie theater policy, bring your own airpopped popcorn. Oct 25, 2017 we took a look at some of the calorie counts from movietheater popcorn sold at national theater chains via myfitnesspal, and the results are pretty shocking. But many of your favorite cinema munchies could win worst food oscars for their high levels of calories, fat, and salt.
Regal cinemas version contains 780 calories, while. Its one of the healthiest snacks available at the movie theater but not if its drowning in butter or caramel. Best and worst movie food picks diet and nutrition. Variations in nutritional content, preparation, and product testing may affect the nutritional values of each item.
Aug 10, 2017 movie theater concession stand, food, nachos, pretzel, junk food getty images stock. It provides a serving of whole grains and some fiber, with only 31 calories per cup. But the large popcorn youre getting in your value combo is a whopping 170 oz at least 21 cups of popcorn. Hit the coffee bar and order a small skim milk latte 100 calories, herbal tea zero calories, or black tea with a few splashes of milk 40 calories. To enjoy this summers blockbusters without busting your summer ready body, we list down our favorite movie munchies that still taste great but are low in calories. Three cups of popcorn is counted as one food guide pyramid serving. There are 664 calories in 1 serving of amc movie theater popcorn large. Manscaped reports that digesting food burns 10 percent of the calories you eat, on average. Calories in movie theater based on the calories, fat, protein, carbs and other nutrition information submitted for movie theater.
Next time youre headed out to see a film, make sure to use our guide to find the smartest snacks at the movies so your trip doesnt end up costing you the price of admission plus 10 extra pounds. The number of calories in a medium bag of popcorn at regal cinemas, according to an independent lab. Most movie theatres also offer greasy nachos with more than 900 calories. Eating healthy at the movie theater popsugar fitness. But the treats at the concession stand can turn an afternoon of laughs into a calorieand fatladen horror show. Best and worst movie food picks diet and nutrition everyday. Crank it up to a medium and youre up to about 430 calories and 20 grams of fat. There are 370 calories in 1 serving of amc movie theater popcorn small. Sales of snacks account for up to 40 percent of a movie theater s revenue, but new fda regulations to reveal calories in those classic concessions. Cinemark theatres is a chain of movie theatres with headquarters in plano, texas.
The search for healthy snacks at movie theaters cbs news. Regal cinemas is the 2nd largest movie chain in the states. What 100 calories of movie theater candy looks like consumer. In a 2009 report commissioned by the center for science in the public interest, researchers found that movie theater popcorn ranged from 4001,200 calories. Choose a light or fatfree microwave version and save hundreds of calories. Calories in amc movie theater popcorn small and nutrition facts. If sugary sweets are your favorite movie treats, then bring a lollipop or hard candy to suck on. Calories in movie theater calorie, fat, carb, fiber. You can go for 400 to 1200 calories worth of popcorn that at many theaters is essentially fried in one to three. Popcornopolis caramel popcornopolis zebra cheetos popcorn.
Ultimate low sodium guide to movie theater snacks hacking salt. If youre like me, you even have signature movie snacks that are must haves. Lowcalorie movie theater concession swaps hungry girl. So, what are the best popcorn and candy replacement snacks for your healthier, lowerincalories movie night. A privately owned and operated business, founded and based in arizona since 1933. Movie theaters fill bucketsand bellies center for science in. Movie theater concession stand, food, nachos, pretzel, junk food getty images stock. Avoid the larger sizes completely, even if it seems like a steal. Visit calorieking to see calorie count and nutrient data for all portion sizes. Weve got 8 of your favorite movie theater munchies each under 80 calories to keep your bod bikiniready. Fried corn chips smothered in gooey cheese sauce are pretty much a nutritional nightmare. Blockbusters and air conditioning make going to the movie theater one of my favorite summer indulgences. Despite this, a trip to the movies does not have to destroy the balance in your diet.
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