Popcorn
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
518
Density
5.18kcal/g
Protein / 100g
9.1g
Carbs / 100g
55.0g
Fat / 100g
30.6g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Popcorn has 5.18 calories per gram (518 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel | 0 g | 1 |
| Cup, Popped | 14 g | 73 |
| Small Single Serving Bag | 28 g | 145 |
| 100 Calorie Package | 30 g | 155 |
| Portion | 35 g | 181 |
| Snack/Mini Microwave Bag | 43 g | 223 |
| Single Serving Bag | 57 g | 295 |
| Medium Single Serving Bag | 57 g | 295 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 518 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein9.1 g / 100 g7% of calories
- Carbs55.0 g / 100 g41% of calories
- Fat30.6 g / 100 g52% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Popcorn is 1.7× less dense than Olive Oil (5.18 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about popcorn
- How many calories are in 100 grams of popcorn?
- Popcorn contains 518 calories per 100 g, along with 9.1 g of protein, 55.0 g of carbohydrates, and 30.6 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of popcorn?
- Popcorn has a calorie density of 5.18 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one kernel of popcorn?
- One kernel of Popcorn weighs about 0 g and provides roughly 1 calories.