Calories in 1/2 Cup of Plain Microwave Popcorn
1/2 cup of plain microwave popcorn (6 g) has 28 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.5 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 7% protein, 52% fat and 41% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of plain microwave popcorn has 14 and 3/4 cup of plain microwave popcorn has 43 calories. Burning 28 calories takes about 5 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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Plain Microwave Popcorn: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of plain microwave popcorn?
1/2 cup of plain microwave popcorn weighs about 6 g and has 28 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of plain microwave popcorn?
1/2 cup of plain microwave popcorn has 0.5 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of plain microwave popcorn?
1/2 cup of plain microwave popcorn has 3 g of carbohydrates, including 0.6 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much plain microwave popcorn is 100 calories?
100 calories of plain microwave popcorn is 19 g, about 2 cups of plain microwave popcorn.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708224. Original description: Popcorn, microwave, plain. Portion weights are USDA household measures.