Sweets & snacks

Popcorn (air-popped): calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 387 kcal, 13 g protein, 63 g carbohydrates and 4.5 g fat. A typical serving (1 serving, 30 g) provides about 116 kcal.

Amount
Energy

116 kcal

485 kJ · 6% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein3.9 g · 14%
Carbohydrates19 g · 68%
Fat1.4 g · 11%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 serving · 30 g
Energy1,618 kJ / 387 kcal485 kJ / 116 kcal
Fat4.5 g1.4 g
of which saturates0.6 g0.2 g
Carbohydrate63 g19 g
of which sugars0.9 g0.3 g
Fibre15 g4.4 g
Protein13 g3.9 g
Salt0.02 g0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in air-popped popcorn?

387 kcal (1,618 kJ) per 100 g. 1 serving (30 g) provides about 116 kcal.

How many carbs are in air-popped popcorn?

63 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.9 g sugars, plus 15 g fibre. 1 serving (30 g) has about 19 g carbohydrates.

How much protein is in air-popped popcorn?

13 g protein per 100 g; 1 serving (30 g) has about 3.9 g. That is 14% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Snacks, popcorn, air-popped”, FDC ID 167959. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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