Popcorn
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
536
Density
5.36kcal/g
Protein / 100g
10.7g
Carbs / 100g
46.4g
Fat / 100g
35.7g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Popcorn has 5.36 calories per gram (536 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cup | 28 g | 150 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 536 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein10.7 g / 100 g8% of calories
- Carbs46.4 g / 100 g34% of calories
- Fat35.7 g / 100 g58% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Popcorn is 36× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (5.36 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Popcorn is 12× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (5.36 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Popcorn is 2.1× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (5.36 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about popcorn
- How many calories are in 100 grams of popcorn?
- Popcorn contains 536 calories per 100 g, along with 10.7 g of protein, 46.4 g of carbohydrates, and 35.7 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of popcorn?
- Popcorn has a calorie density of 5.36 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 2 cup of popcorn?
- One 2 cup of Popcorn weighs about 28 g and provides roughly 150 calories.
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