Sumac-Spiced Butter Popcorn
Sumac-Spiced Butter Popcorn balances rich, buttery kernels with a citrusy tang and a soft, warming kick from chili powder. Each bite is crisp and evenly seasoned, making it an inviting snack for movie nights, game days, or casual get-togethers when you want something bright yet comforting.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sumac-Spiced Butter Popcorn, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.61 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 53
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 7
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the butter and 1/2 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook, stirring, until the butter is just melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir the sumac, chili powder, and salt into the butter-oil mixture.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add 3 popcorn kernels to the oil and cover with a lid. Once those 3 kernels pop, the oil is ready. Add the remaining popcorn, cover, and cook, shaking the saucepan constantly, until you no longer hear popping. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- 3
Transfer the popcorn to a large heat-proof bowl and let it sit for 2 minutes to ensure better coverage by the butter.
- 4
Pour half of the butter mixture into a second large bowl and swirl it around the bottom and sides; add the popcorn and mix with a big spoon. Transfer the popcorn back to the first large bowl; stir again. Pour the remaining half of the butter mixture into the second bowl and swirl again; add the popcorn and mix again.
- Calories 390.33 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 4.2 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 30.82 g 11%
- Total Fat 29.68 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 12.47 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.8 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 6.65 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.43 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 0.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 134.18 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.79 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.37 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Sumac Spiced Butter Popcorn is made with 6 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chili Powder, Popcorn Kernels, and Salt. Each serving provides about 390.33 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sumac-Spiced Butter Popcorn made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chili Powder, Popcorn Kernels, Salt, Sumac. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sumac-Spiced Butter Popcorn?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 390.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sumac-Spiced Butter Popcorn easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sumac-Spiced Butter Popcorn healthy?
- Sumac-Spiced Butter Popcorn has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 390.33 calories and 4.2 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 12.47 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required