Snacks
How much protein is in popcorn?
Popcorn (air-popped) has 12.9 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 8 g) has 1 g of protein and 31 calories.
- Protein, 1 cup (8 g)
- 1 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 3.3 g
Moderate protein density
Protein in popcorn (air-popped) by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (8 g) | 1 g | 31 | 6.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 3.7 g | 110 | 22.1 g | 1.3 g |
| 100 g | 12.9 g | 387 | 77.8 g | 4.5 g |
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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: most protein per calorie
- Beef jerky 8.1 g protein per 100 cal
- Potato chips 1.2 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is popcorn high in protein?
Somewhat. It has 3.3 g of protein per 100 calories, more than 34% of the 106 foods we track. Foods like chicken breast or tofu sit well above that.
How much protein is in 100 g of popcorn (air-popped)?
12.9 g, with 387 calories.
How much popcorn (air-popped) gives you 30 g of protein?
About 233 g, for roughly 902 calories. That's about 29.1 servings of 1 cup.
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.