Popcorn:Butter or Olive Oil

thegymbunny
thegymbunny Posts: 602 Member
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
I know this probably sounds like a dumb question. But looking at this Butter has far less calories than olive oil, but that olive oil was a "better" fat...

Am I correct in this thinking?


I know I should just go with salt, but no can do!

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  • Dootzy1
    Dootzy1 Posts: 2,340 Member
    Yes, monounsaturated fatty acids in the olive oil. A smidgen of butter, if you really want it, can be worked into your day ( maybe a little butter spray and then salt it?) Enjoy that popcorn.!!
  • dancingdeer
    dancingdeer Posts: 373 Member
    Are you popping it from scratch? Go with the Olive OIl or Coconut OIl. The bags of microwave popcorn have horrible chemicals on the liners - wouldn't use those!
  • chefchazz
    chefchazz Posts: 427 Member
    i pop on the stove daily and use olive oil
  • Nikstergirl
    Nikstergirl Posts: 1,549 Member
    I do the air popper and spritz on a little spray butter and then add a dash of seasoning. Super yummy and not so bad for you.
  • thegymbunny
    thegymbunny Posts: 602 Member
    I've got an air popper! It's fantastic, I'll never go back!
    Otherwise, if I was stove popping it there would be no need for anything on top!!
  • melzteach
    melzteach Posts: 550 Member
    If you're looking for a seasoning the olive oil will work but has a unique taste that can be a bit strong if you're not used to it. Butter contains a lot of fat and sodium.
    I usually use spray butter. The popcorn gets a light buttery taste and is moist enough to let your seasonings stick. I normally sprinkle a little garlic powder and grated parmesan cheese.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    A little of both.
  • airind
    airind Posts: 31
    I have an atomizer (available at any kitchen gadget store, not expensive) that I put the olive oil in. Then I can pump it up an spray it lightly on the popcorn, just like you would spray butter. Better for you, you use less and not quite so strong of a taste.
  • babyblake11
    babyblake11 Posts: 1,107 Member
    neither. cinnamon. even a little honey or peanut butter.
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    One of my coworkers used to put olive oil and parmesan cheese on her popcorn. It was quite tasty.
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I pop in coconut oil and drizzle a small amount of butter on when it's done and it's delicious! Fat doesn't scare me though. :)
  • MrCake
    MrCake Posts: 53
    Good fat is better than bad fat :P
  • Jefster
    Jefster Posts: 48 Member
    I have to wonder what is "Bad Fat" these days. It seems that more and more science is coming out that what we thought was "bad" is turning out to be pretty good.

    I think the only current villain is TransFat.
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