Buttered Popcorn — Calories and Macros
Stovetop with butter. ~2.5x air-popped calories.
per 3 cups (~50g)
12% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
4g
Carbs
22g
Fat
16g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
0.5g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
480
Protein
8g
Carbs
44g
Fat
32g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
1g
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Common questions
How many calories are in buttered popcorn?
3 cups (~50g) of buttered popcorn has 240 calories, with 4g protein, 22g carbs, and 16g fat.
How much protein is in buttered popcorn?
Buttered Popcorn has 4g of protein per 3 cups (~50g). That is about 2g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is buttered popcorn good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Buttered Popcorn is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.
Is buttered popcorn healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings fiber. Keep an eye on the fat. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, buttered 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.