Butter Popcorn
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
567
Density
5.67kcal/g
Protein / 100g
6.7g
Carbs / 100g
43.3g
Fat / 100g
43.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Butter Popcorn has 5.67 calories per gram (567 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Cup | 30 g | 170 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 567 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein6.7 g / 100 g5% of calories
- Carbs43.3 g / 100 g29% of calories
- Fat43.3 g / 100 g66% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Butter Popcorn is 11× as dense than Apple (5.67 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Butter Popcorn is 5.3× as dense than Chicken Breast (5.67 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
- Butter Popcorn is 1.6× less dense than Olive Oil (5.67 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about butter popcorn
- How many calories are in 100 grams of butter popcorn?
- Butter Popcorn contains 567 calories per 100 g, along with 6.7 g of protein, 43.3 g of carbohydrates, and 43.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of butter popcorn?
- Butter Popcorn has a calorie density of 5.67 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 3 cup of butter popcorn?
- One 3 cup of Butter Popcorn weighs about 30 g and provides roughly 170 calories.