Popcorn

Q: How many calories in oz of popcorn?

About 122 calories, with roughly 3.6g of protein. oz weighs about 28.35g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Engineered to be eaten in one sitting. Weigh, do not guess.

429

cal per 100 g

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Calories

122

Protein

3.6g

Carbs

20.8g

Fat

2.7g

Protein 12% Carbs 68% Fat 20%

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Popcorn: 429 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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Burn it off

What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 429 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

123

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber14.2 g51%

Sugar0.54 g—

Saturated fat1.415 g7%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium490 mg21%

Potassium241 mg5%

Calcium11 mg1%

Iron2.28 mg13%

Magnesium151 mg36%

Zinc3.83 mg35%

Vitamin C0 mg0%

Vitamin E5.01 mg33%

Vitamin A7 mcg1%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.17 mg10%

Vitamin B120 mcg0%

Folate17 mcg4%

Niacin2.07 mg13%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Cheese Puffs and Twists

Almost identical calories · -4g protein.

Cal432 Protein8.5 g Fat12.1 g

Rice Crackers

13 fewer calories per 100g · -4g fat.

Cal416 Protein10 g Fat5 g

Milk and Cereal Bar

16 fewer calories per 100g · -6g protein.

Cal413 Protein6.5 g Fat11 g

Common questions

The stuff people actually ask.

How many calories in oz of popcorn?

About 122 calories, with roughly 3.6g of protein. oz weighs about 28.35g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is popcorn actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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