Popcorn
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
429
Density
4.29kcal/g
Protein / 100g
7.1g
Carbs / 100g
75.0g
Fat / 100g
16.1g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Popcorn has 4.29 calories per gram (429 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 28 g | 120 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 429 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein7.1 g / 100 g6% of calories
- Carbs75.0 g / 100 g63% of calories
- Fat16.1 g / 100 g31% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Popcorn is 29× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (4.29 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Popcorn is 9.3× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (4.29 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Popcorn is 1.7× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (4.29 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about popcorn
- How many calories are in 100 grams of popcorn?
- Popcorn contains 429 calories per 100 g, along with 7.1 g of protein, 75.0 g of carbohydrates, and 16.1 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of popcorn?
- Popcorn has a calorie density of 4.29 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one cup of popcorn?
- One cup of Popcorn weighs about 28 g and provides roughly 120 calories.
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