Yellow Popcorn
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
383
Density
3.83kcal/g
Protein / 100g
12.8g
Carbs / 100g
74.5g
Fat / 100g
4.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Yellow Popcorn has 3.83 calories per gram (383 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 Cup | 47 g | 180 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 383 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein12.8 g / 100 g13% of calories
- Carbs74.5 g / 100 g77% of calories
- Fat4.3 g / 100 g10% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Yellow Popcorn is 7.4× as dense than Apple (3.83 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Yellow Popcorn is 3.6× as dense than Chicken Breast (3.83 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
- Yellow Popcorn is 2.3× less dense than Olive Oil (3.83 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about yellow popcorn
- How many calories are in 100 grams of yellow popcorn?
- Yellow Popcorn contains 383 calories per 100 g, along with 12.8 g of protein, 74.5 g of carbohydrates, and 4.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of yellow popcorn?
- Yellow Popcorn has a calorie density of 3.83 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 0.25 cup of yellow popcorn?
- One 0.25 cup of Yellow Popcorn weighs about 47 g and provides roughly 180 calories.