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Popcorn

High calorie density

Calories 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

PortionWeightCalories
2 Cup28 g150
100 g100 g536

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

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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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