Calories in 20 Plain Popcorn
20 plain popcorn (4 g) has 19 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.4 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 2.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 42% fat and 49% carbs. For comparison, 10 plain popcorn has 10 and 30 plain popcorn has 29 calories. Burning 19 calories takes about 3 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 Popcorn: common questions
How many calories are in 20 plain popcorn?
20 plain popcorn weighs about 4 g and has 19 calories.
How much protein is in 20 plain popcorn?
20 plain popcorn has 0.4 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 20 plain popcorn?
20 plain popcorn has 2.4 g of carbohydrates, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0 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.