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How many calories are in popcorn?

3 cups air-popped (24 g) of popcorn has about 93 calories, with 3g protein, 18.6g carbohydrates and 1.1g fat.

Popcorn is a whole grain snack made from heated corn kernels, offering fiber with relatively few calories when air-popped.

Calories

93

Per serving
3 cups air-popped (24 g)

3g Protein
18.6g Carbs
1.1g Fat
3.5g Fiber

of which sugars: 0.2g

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages and vary by brand and preparation.

Calories and macros by amount

Amount Calories ProteinCarbsFat
3 cups air-popped (24 g) 93 3g18.6g1.1g
Per 100 g 388 13g78g4.6g

Where the calories come from

Share of calories from each macronutrient

Protein 12% Carbs 78% Fat 10%

Burn it off

Roughly how long it takes to burn 93 calories:

🚶
22
min
Walking
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8
min
Running
🚴
10
min
Cycling

Estimated for a ~70 kg (154 lb) adult; your rate varies.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in popcorn?

3 cups air-popped (24 g) of popcorn has about 93 calories, with 3g protein, 18.6g carbohydrates and 1.1g fat.

How much protein is in popcorn?

3 cups air-popped (24 g) of popcorn contains about 3g of protein.

How many carbs and fat are in popcorn?

3 cups air-popped (24 g) of popcorn contains about 18.6g of carbohydrates and 1.1g of fat.

Is popcorn good for weight loss?

At about 93 calories per serving, popcorn can fit a weight-loss plan when it suits your daily calorie budget. Log it by photo with LensNutra to stay on track.

How long does it take to burn off popcorn?

Burning about 93 calories takes roughly 22 minutes of walking or 8 minutes of running.

Written & maintained by the LensNutra nutrition team · Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central

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