Popcorn is a whole-grain snack made by heating dried corn kernels until they pop. Per 100 g air-popped it provides 387 calories with 77.8 g carbs and 14.5 g fiber.
Popcorn is a whole-grain snack made by heating dried corn kernels until they pop into light, fluffy pieces. It is usually air-popped or cooked in oil and served plain or with salt and butter.
Nutritionally, air-popped popcorn is low in fat and high in fiber. Per 100 g it provides about 387 kcal, 77.8 g of carbohydrates, 12.9 g of protein, and 4.5 g of fat, with 14.5 g of dietary fiber, 8 mg of sodium, and 7 mg of calcium.
Butter, oil, and flavorings add significant calories. For accurate tracking, note the preparation and weigh the popped corn, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Popcorn?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 cup serving (about 8 g) provides roughly 31 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
387 kcal
77.8 g
12.9 g
4.5 g
1 cup
8 g
31 kcal
6.2 g
1 g
0.4 g
3 cups
24 g
92.9 kcal
18.7 g
3.1 g
1.1 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
