Popcorn (air-popped) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 8 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1g12% of calories
- Carbs6.2g77% of calories
- Fat0.4g11% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Popcorn (air-popped) (1 cup, 8 g) has 31 calories, with 1 g of protein, 6.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (77% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (8 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 2 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 29 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 38 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 5 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 7 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Starch | 4 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
Burning 31 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 6minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 4minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Popcorn (air-popped)?
One serving of Popcorn (air-popped) (1 cup) has 31 calories, which works out to 388 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Popcorn (air-popped) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Popcorn (air-popped) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Popcorn (air-popped)?
0.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Popcorn (air-popped)?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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