How many calories are in popcorn?
Popcorn: 1 cup (11 g) has 64 kcal and 0.8 g of protein. Per 100 g: 583 kcal.
Values for: microwave, oil-popped
1 cup (11 g)
64kcal
100 g
583kcal
Nutrients per 100 g
- Protein
- 7.3 g
- Carbs
- 45.1 g
- Fat
- 43.6 g
- Fiber
- 8.1 g
- Sugars
- 0.5 g
Is it a source of protein? No: only 5% of its calories come from protein, and EU labelling needs at least 12% for “source of protein” (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
They vary hugely with how they are made: microwave with oil, 583 kcal per 100 g; air-popped with no oil, 387. Both are here.
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Air-popped popcorn, no oil
387 kcal per 100 g · Protein 12.9 g · Carbs 77.8 g · Fat 4.5 g · Fiber 14.5 g
1 cup (8 g): 31 kcal · Protein 1 g
Source: USDA 167959
Servings and amounts
| Amount | kcal | Prot. | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (11 g) | 64 | 0.8 | 5 | 4.8 |
| 1 large handful (28 g) | 165 | 2.1 | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| 50 g | 292 | 3.7 | 22.6 | 21.8 |
| 100 g | 583 | 7.3 | 45.1 | 43.6 |
| 150 g | 875 | 11 | 67.7 | 65.4 |
| 200 g | 1,166 | 14.6 | 90.2 | 87.2 |
Household servings are the weights given by the same source; the rest is scaled from 100 g. Weigh something else and the app does the maths.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in popcorn?
Popcorn: 1 cup (11 g) has 64 kcal and 0.8 g of protein. Per 100 g: 583 kcal. Values for: microwave, oil-popped.
How much protein is in popcorn?
1 cup (11 g): 0.8 g of protein. Per 100 g, 7.3 g, with 45.1 g of carbs and 43.6 g of fat. Is it a source of protein? No: only 5% of its calories come from protein, and EU labelling needs at least 12% for “source of protein” (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
What are the macros of popcorn?
Per 100 g: 7.3 g of protein, 45.1 g of carbs (0.5 g of sugars), 43.6 g of fat and 8.1 g of fiber.
Are these values raw or cooked?
They are for popcorn: microwave, oil-popped. Cooking changes the weight (water is lost or absorbed), so always compare in the same state.
Is popcorn fattening?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own: the day’s total does. 1 cup (11 g): 64 kcal, 3% of the 2,000 kcal used as the reference on food labels.
How do I know how much is on my plate without weighing it?
Eyeballing it is where manual counting breaks. With a photo, Renzy estimates the amount and the calories, and you correct whatever needs it.
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Source
USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry 167549
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