Calories in 1/4 Cup of Plain Popcorn
1/4 cup of plain popcorn (3 g) has 13 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.3 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 1.7 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 42% fat and 49% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of plain popcorn has 27 calories. Burning 13 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute 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 1/4 cup of plain popcorn?
1/4 cup of plain popcorn weighs about 3 g and has 13 calories.
How much protein is in 1/4 cup of plain popcorn?
1/4 cup of plain popcorn has 0.3 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/4 cup of plain popcorn?
1/4 cup of plain popcorn has 1.7 g of carbohydrates, including 0.3 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.