Pyre corn or pop corn
Cereals and derivatives
86 Foods
This dry corn is called in different ways and depending on the state in which it is found, in Colombia when it is raw it is called "pyre corn" and when it is fried and it removes its inner starch it is called "popeta", " crispeta "," canchas "," pochoclos "," pororòs ", in the United States it is known as" pop corn ". They are very popular as a snack and their nutritional properties are little known; They are low in calories, have a high fiber content that helps regulate digestion, contains antioxidants, provides energy and helps regulate the nervous system, contains magnesium that can help a lot for athletes in their physical activity.
Eatable percent | 100% |
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Calories (kcal) | 356kcal |
Protein (g) | 8.7g |
Lipids (g) | 3.8g |
Carbohydrates (g) | 71.8g |
Fiber (g) | 0g |
Tiamine (mg) | 0.39mg |
Riboflavin (mg) | 0.1mg |
Niacin (mg) | 1.8mg |
Vitamin C (mg) | 1mg |
Vitamin A (mg) | 0mg |
Calcium (mg) | 12mg |
Iron (mg) | 12mg |
Sodium (mg) | 0mg |
Phosphorus (mg) | 120mg |
Zinc (mg) | mg |