Calories in 50g of Plain Popcorn
50g of plain popcorn (50 g) has 241 calories. That is 12% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 5.1 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 31 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 42% fat and 49% carbs. For comparison, 30g of plain popcorn has 145 and 100g of plain popcorn has 482 calories. Burning 241 calories takes about 43 minutes of brisk walking or 19 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 50g of plain popcorn?
50g of plain popcorn weighs about 50 g and has 241 calories.
How much protein is in 50g of plain popcorn?
50g of plain popcorn has 5.1 g of protein, which is 10% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 50g of plain popcorn?
50g of plain popcorn has 31 g of carbohydrates, including 5.7 g of fiber and 0.3 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.