Calories in Popcorn (air-popped, plain)

Popcorn (air-popped, plain) has about 58 calories per 1 bowl (15 g), with 1.9 g protein, 11.7 g carbs and 0.7 g fat. Per 100 g it has 387 kcal.

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58kcal
Calories · 1 bowl (15 g)
1.9g
Protein · 1 bowl (15 g)
11.7g
Carbs · 1 bowl (15 g)
0.7g
Fat · 1 bowl (15 g)
Carbs 77%Protein 13%Fat 10%share of calories

Popcorn (air-popped, plain) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 bowl (15 g)58 kcal1.9 g11.7 g0.7 g
100 g387 kcal12.9 g77.8 g4.5 g

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Popcorn (air-popped, plain) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 bowl (15 g)
Calories387 kcal58 kcal
Protein12.9 g1.9 g
Carbohydrates77.8 g11.7 g
Fat4.5 g0.7 g
Fibre14.5 g2.2 g
Sugar0.9 g0.1 g
Sodium8 mg1 mg
Calcium7 mg1 mg
Iron3.2 mg0.5 mg
Potassium329 mg49 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Popcorn (air-popped, plain) healthy?

  • ●Popcorn (air-popped, plain) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 387 kcal per 100 g. About 77% of its calories come from carbs, 13% from protein and 10% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 bowl (15 g) already adds 58 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (1.9 g in 1 bowl (15 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (14.5 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 bowl (15 g) (58 kcal) takes about 12 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Popcorn (air-popped, plain): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Popcorn (air-popped, plain)?

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One serving of Popcorn (air-popped, plain), 1 bowl (15 g), has roughly 58 calories, with 1.9 g protein, 11.7 g carbohydrates, 0.7 g fat and 2.2 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Popcorn (air-popped, plain)?

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100 g of Popcorn (air-popped, plain) has 387 kcal, with 12.9 g protein, 77.8 g carbs, 4.5 g fat, 14.5 g fibre and 0.9 g sugar.

How much protein is in Popcorn (air-popped, plain)?

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Popcorn (air-popped, plain) has 12.9 g protein per 100 g (1.9 g in 1 bowl (15 g)). Protein provides about 13% of its calories.

Is Popcorn (air-popped, plain) good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 387 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 bowl (15 g) adds 58 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Popcorn (air-popped, plain)?

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Burning roughly 58 kcal takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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