Excellent source of dietary fiber

Low in fat and saturated fat

Cholesterol, sodium, and gluten free

Contains energy-producing carbohydrates

Is a whole grain food which makes it a complex carbohydrate

Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel - the bran, germ, and endosperm. (In oppose to refined grains that remove the bran and germ which contain essential nutritional value)

Low in calories (31-55 cal. In one cup of unbuttered, lightly buttered 133 calories)

According to FDA, studies have shown that whole grains may help reduce the risk of obtaining heart disease, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers

In an FDA study, non-organic popcorn was found to be one of the top ten most contaminated foods