Snacks
How many calories are in popcorn?
Popcorn (air-popped) has 387 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 8 g) has 31 calories.
- Calories, 1 cup (8 g)
- 31
- Calories per gram
- 3.9
Medium energy density
Calories in popcorn (air-popped) by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (8 g) | 31 | 1 g | 6.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 110 | 3.7 g | 22.1 g | 1.3 g |
| 100 g | 387 | 12.9 g | 77.8 g | 4.5 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 13%
- Carbs 77%
- Fat 10%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 387
- Protein
- 12.9 g
- Carbs
- 77.8 g
- Fat
- 4.5 g
- Fibre
- 14.5 g
- Sugar
- 0.9 g
- Sodium
- 8 mg
Snacks: lightest first
- Beef jerky 410 cal per 100 g
- Potato chips 532 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is popcorn high in calories?
It has 3.9 calories per gram, which counts as medium energy density. That's more calories per gram than 78% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of popcorn (air-popped)?
387 calories, with 12.9 g protein, 77.8 g carbs and 4.5 g fat.
Where do the calories in popcorn come from?
Roughly 13% from protein, 77% from carbs, 10% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 167959: "Snacks, popcorn, air-popped" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.