Calories in 5g of Light Plain Popcorn
5g of light plain popcorn (5 g) has 22 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.6 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 3.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 10% protein, 30% fat and 60% carbs. For comparison, 10g of light plain popcorn has 44 calories. Burning 22 calories takes about 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 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 5g of light plain popcorn?
5g of light plain popcorn weighs about 5 g and has 22 calories.
How much protein is in 5g of light plain popcorn?
5g of light plain popcorn has 0.6 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5g of light plain popcorn?
5g of light plain popcorn has 3.4 g of carbohydrates, including 0.6 g of fiber and 0 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.