Calories in 2 Cups of Light Plain Popcorn
2 cups of light plain popcorn (16 g) has 70 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.8 g of protein, 2.4 g of fat and 11 g of carbohydrates, a split of 10% protein, 30% fat and 60% carbs. For comparison, 1 1/2 cups of light plain popcorn has 52 calories. Burning 70 calories takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Light Plain Popcorn: common questions
How many calories are in 2 cups of light plain popcorn?
2 cups of light plain popcorn weighs about 16 g and has 70 calories.
How much protein is in 2 cups of light plain popcorn?
2 cups of light plain popcorn has 1.8 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 cups of light plain popcorn?
2 cups of light plain popcorn has 11 g of carbohydrates, including 2 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much light plain popcorn is 100 calories?
100 calories of light plain popcorn is 23 g, about 3 cups of light plain popcorn.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708233. Original description: Popcorn, ready-to-eat, plain, light. Portion weights are USDA household measures.