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Microwave popcorn calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of microwave popcorn contains 429 calories, with 12.6 g of protein, 73.4 g of carbohydrate and 9.5 g of fat. It provides 14.2 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 12% Carbs 68% Fat 20%
How microwave popcorn compares
Per 100 g, against the closest snacks in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microwave popcorn | 429 kcal | 12.6 g | 73.4 g | 9.5 g |
| Low fat microwave popcorn | 424 kcal | 12.6 g | 72 g | 9.5 g |
| Cheese puffs and twists | 432 kcal | 8.5 g | 72.4 g | 12.1 g |
| Rice and wheat cereal bar | 409 kcal | 9.1 g | 72.7 g | 9.1 g |
| Nature Valley yogurt-coated granola bar | 423 kcal | 5.7 g | 74.3 g | 11.4 g |
Nutrition facts for microwave popcorn
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 429 kcal |
| Protein | 12.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 73.4 g |
| Fat | 9.5 g |
| Fiber | 14.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in microwave 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.55 mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 151 mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 3.8 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 33% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.35 mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 264 mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 8.6 µg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common microwave popcorn servings
How many calories in a portion of microwave popcorn — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 120.1 kcal | 3.5 g | 20.6 g | 2.7 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 429 kcal | 13 g | 73 g | 10 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in microwave popcorn?
Microwave popcorn has 429 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in microwave popcorn?
Microwave popcorn contains 12.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How much fiber does microwave popcorn have?
Microwave popcorn has 14.2 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 microwave 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 #168139 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
