Sweet Popcorn
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
400
Density
4.00kcal/g
Protein / 100g
6.7g
Carbs / 100g
66.7g
Fat / 100g
13.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Sweet Popcorn has 4.00 calories per gram (400 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Cup | 30 g | 120 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein6.7 g / 100 g6% of calories
- Carbs66.7 g / 100 g65% of calories
- Fat13.3 g / 100 g29% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Sweet Popcorn is 7.7× as dense than Apple (4.00 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Sweet Popcorn is 3.7× as dense than Chicken Breast (4.00 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
- Sweet Popcorn is 2.3× less dense than Olive Oil (4.00 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about sweet popcorn
- How many calories are in 100 grams of sweet popcorn?
- Sweet Popcorn contains 400 calories per 100 g, along with 6.7 g of protein, 66.7 g of carbohydrates, and 13.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of sweet popcorn?
- Sweet Popcorn has a calorie density of 4.00 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 2.5 cup of sweet popcorn?
- One 2.5 cup of Sweet Popcorn weighs about 30 g and provides roughly 120 calories.