Popcorn — Calories and Macros
Air-popped, no oil/butter. Movie-theater popcorn runs 5-10x higher.
per 3 cups air-popped
5% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
3g
Carbs
19g
Fat
1g
Fiber
3.5g
Sugar
0.2g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
388
Protein
12.5g
Carbs
79.2g
Fat
4.2g
Fiber
14.6g
Sugar
0.8g
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Common questions
How many calories are in popcorn?
3 cups air-popped of popcorn has 93 calories, with 3g protein, 19g carbs, and 1g fat.
How much protein is in popcorn?
Popcorn has 3g of protein per 3 cups air-popped. That is about 3g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is popcorn good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Popcorn is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.
Is popcorn healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings fiber. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, popcorn is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.