Few things are more enjoyable than sitting in a darkened movie theater munching on a big tub of popcorn. But beware – the yummy popcorn is loaded with salt, fat, and calories, even in the small sizes.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest recently released a new report that examined popcorn from three leading theater chains, and the findings are not pretty. If you happen to be watching a movie at Regal Cinemas, that large tub of popcorn has 1,200 calories, 980 mg of sodium and a whopping 60 grams of saturated fat. That is three-quarters of an entire day’s calories in one sitting. It would be healthier for you to walk out of the theater and eat a McDonald’s cheeseburger instead.
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