Popcorn
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
571
Density
5.71kcal/g
Protein / 100g
7.1g
Carbs / 100g
57.1g
Fat / 100g
35.7g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Popcorn has 5.71 calories per gram (571 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 | 14 g | 80 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 571 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein7.1 g / 100 g5% of calories
- Carbs57.1 g / 100 g39% of calories
- Fat35.7 g / 100 g56% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Popcorn is 38× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (5.71 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Popcorn is 12× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (5.71 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Popcorn is 2.3× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (5.71 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about popcorn
- How many calories are in 100 grams of popcorn?
- Popcorn contains 571 calories per 100 g, along with 7.1 g of protein, 57.1 g of carbohydrates, and 35.7 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of popcorn?
- Popcorn has a calorie density of 5.71 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 14 g and provides roughly 80 calories.
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