Popcorn
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
476
Density
4.76kcal/g
Protein / 100g
9.5g
Carbs / 100g
66.7g
Fat / 100g
19.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Popcorn has 4.76 calories per gram (476 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Package | 21 g | 100 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 476 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein9.5 g / 100 g8% of calories
- Carbs66.7 g / 100 g56% of calories
- Fat19.0 g / 100 g36% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Popcorn is 32× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (4.76 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Popcorn is 10× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (4.76 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Popcorn is 1.9× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (4.76 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about popcorn
- How many calories are in 100 grams of popcorn?
- Popcorn contains 476 calories per 100 g, along with 9.5 g of protein, 66.7 g of carbohydrates, and 19.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of popcorn?
- Popcorn has a calorie density of 4.76 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one package of popcorn?
- One package of Popcorn weighs about 21 g and provides roughly 100 calories.
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