Calories in 2 Cups of Plain Popcorn
2 cups of plain popcorn (22 g) has 106 calories. That is 5% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 2.2 g of protein, 5.1 g of fat and 13 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 42% fat and 49% carbs. For comparison, 1 1/2 cups of plain popcorn has 80 calories. Burning 106 calories takes about 19 minutes of brisk walking or 9 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 2 cups of plain popcorn?
2 cups of plain popcorn weighs about 22 g and has 106 calories.
How much protein is in 2 cups of plain popcorn?
2 cups of plain popcorn has 2.2 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 cups of plain popcorn?
2 cups of plain popcorn has 13 g of carbohydrates, including 2.5 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.