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Popcorn calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of popcorn contains 387 calories, with 12.9 g of protein, 77.8 g of carbohydrate and 4.5 g of fat. It provides 14.5 g of fiber and 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 13% Carbs 77% Fat 10%
How popcorn compares
Per 100 g, against the closest snacks in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popcorn | 387 kcal | 12.9 g | 77.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Popcorn cake | 384 kcal | 9.7 g | 80.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Pretzels | 384 kcal | 10 g | 80.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Multigrain brown rice cake | 387 kcal | 8.5 g | 80.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Brown rice and rye rice cake | 386 kcal | 8.1 g | 79.9 g | 3.8 g |
Nutrition facts for popcorn
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 387 kcal |
| Protein | 12.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 77.8 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 14.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in popcorn
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 1.1 mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 144 mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 358 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.26 mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.1 mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.3 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 9% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common popcorn servings
How many calories in a portion of popcorn — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (8 g) | 31 kcal | 1 g | 6.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 108.4 kcal | 3.6 g | 21.8 g | 1.3 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 387 kcal | 13 g | 78 g | 5 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in popcorn?
Popcorn has 387 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in popcorn?
Popcorn contains 12.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in popcorn?
Popcorn contains 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
How much fiber does popcorn have?
Popcorn has 14.5 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these popcorn calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #167959 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
