Comparison: Best Microwave Popcorn Butter (Updated | Dec 8th)

Look at the size of the bag and the number of bags per box to gauge value for money. Check if the popcorn uses real butter or butter‑flavored oil, as this affects taste and ingredient quality. Also note any dietary claims such as gluten‑free, non‑GMO, or fiber content that may be important to you.

Act II Xtreme Butter comes in 12‑bag boxes of 2.75 oz each and emphasizes high‑impact flavor with a focus on value. Pop Secret Double Butter also offers 12 bags but at 3.2 oz each and highlights a clean, non‑GMO label with two layers of buttery taste. Pop Secret’s larger bag size may give you more popcorn per bag, while Act II provides a slightly smaller, budget‑friendly option.

Both products are gluten‑free and use real butter, but Ultimate Butter is marketed as a value size with 12 classic bags, while Movie Theater Butter is sold in smaller multipacks (6 or 24 bags). Ultimate Butter emphasizes a higher butter intensity, whereas Movie Theater Butter focuses on replicating the theater experience. Choose Ultimate Butter for bulk buying and Movie Theater Butter for more flexible portioning.

Orville Redenbacher’s Ultimate Butter lists whole grains and a good source of fiber, and the Light Butter variant explicitly provides 4 g of fiber per serving. Among the butter‑flavored options, the Light Butter popcorn from Orville Redenbacher’s has the highest advertised fiber content, making it a better choice for a fiber‑boosting snack.

Pop Secret Double Butter and Pop Secret Movie Theater Butter both highlight non‑GMO corn and the absence of artificial preservatives, flavors, and colors. These clean‑label claims set them apart from some other brands that focus mainly on butter flavor without mentioning ingredient sourcing. If a clean label is important, Pop Secret’s offerings are the safest bet.

While exact prices aren’t listed, larger bag counts and bigger individual bag sizes generally lower the price per ounce. For example, Pop Secret’s 12‑bag box of 3.2 oz bags provides more total popcorn than Act II’s 12‑bag box of 2.75 oz bags, potentially offering better value. Comparing unit prices on the retailer site will confirm which option is the most economical.

Pop Secret’s 1.75 oz snack bags and Orville Redenbacher’s mini bags are designed for single‑serve convenience, making them ideal for travel or quick bites. The larger family‑size bags from Act II and Pop Secret are better suited for home movie nights where you’ll share a bowl. Choose the smaller, pre‑portioned bags if portability is your priority.

All listed products, including Act II Xtreme Butter, Orville Redenbacher’s Ultimate Butter, and Pop Secret varieties, state 0 grams of trans fat per serving. This makes them a healthier choice compared to older microwave popcorns that might have contained partially hydrogenated oils. You can enjoy the buttery flavor without worrying about trans fat intake.