Calories in 15g of Plain Popcorn
15g of plain popcorn (15 g) has 72 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.5 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 9.2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 42% fat and 49% carbs. For comparison, 10g of plain popcorn has 48 and 20g of plain popcorn has 96 calories. Burning 72 calories takes about 13 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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Plain Popcorn: common questions
How many calories are in 15g of plain popcorn?
15g of plain popcorn weighs about 15 g and has 72 calories.
How much protein is in 15g of plain popcorn?
15g of plain popcorn has 1.5 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 15g of plain popcorn?
15g of plain popcorn has 9.2 g of carbohydrates, including 1.7 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much plain popcorn is 100 calories?
100 calories of plain popcorn is 21 g, about 2 cups of plain popcorn.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708232. Original description: Popcorn, ready-to-eat, plain. Portion weights are USDA household measures.