Movie Snacks Quiz: Test Your Concession Stand IQ

Medically Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, RD, LD on August 27, 2022
Question 1/12

The average small movie popcorn with “buttery” topping contains about as many calories as:

  • A milk chocolate candy bar
  • A slice of thin-crust cheese pizza
  • A slice of cheesecake
  • A quarter-pound cheeseburger
Question 2/12

The average large movie popcorn with “buttery" topping contains about as many calories as:

  • A small thick-crust pepperoni pizza and a can of soda
  • 2 cups of spaghetti with meat sauce and a slice of garlic bread
  • Two large pieces of fried chicken, 1 cup of mashed potatoes, and a 16-oz. soda
Question 3/12

A large soda and large popcorn with “buttery” topping account for what percentage of a full day’s recommended daily allowance of calories, based on a 2,000-calorie diet?

  • 55%
  • 65%
  • 75%
  • 85%
Question 4/12

Movie theaters are required by the FDA to post calorie counts.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/12

An average small movie soda has about how many teaspoons of sugar?

  • 3
  • 7
  • 10
  • 14
Question 6/12

Splitting an average small unbuttered popcorn with a friend would give you about the same number of calories as:

  • Half a cup of cottage cheese
  • An 8-oz. container of flavored whole-milk yogurt
  • 18 cashews (about 1 oz.)
  • A hard-boiled egg
Question 7/12

To make movie popcorn a healthy snack, all you have to do is ask for unbuttered popcorn.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/12

The size of a medium tub of popcorn can vary by as many as 10 cups, depending on the theater chain.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/12

The size of a medium soda can vary by how many ounces, depending on the theater chain?

  • 8 oz.
  • 10 oz.
  • 12 oz.
  • 14 oz.
Question 10/12

Which of the following movie candies has the fewest calories?

  • Chocolate-covered caramels
  • Chocolate-covered mints
  • Chocolate-covered peanut butter pieces
  • Chocolate-covered raisins
Question 11/12

One reason people may load up on calories at the movies is:

  • It’s a habit
  • It’s mindless eating
  • The large combo deals are more economical
  • All of the above
Question 12/12

One way to cut down on calories at the theater is to:

  • Share with a friend
  • Have dinner before you go
  • Request unsalted, unbuttered popcorn
  • Do all of the above