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Popcorn (home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted)
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Popcorn (home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 100 grams · 100 g

Calories
500
25%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    9g
    7% of calories
  • Carbs
    58g
    45% of calories
  • Fat
    28g
    49% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Popcorn (home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted) (100 grams, 100 g) has 500 calories, with 9 g of protein, 58 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (36% DV), iron (35% DV) and magnesium (26% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 25% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
500cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.8g
Net carbs
48g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
10g
0.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber36%
  • Iron35%
  • Magnesium26%
  • Phosphorus36%
  • Zinc24%
  • Copper25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E16%
  • Thiamine11%
  • Riboflavin (B2)11%
  • Niacin10%
  • Vitamin B616%
  • Selenium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat25%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 100 grams (100 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A8 μg
1%
Vitamin C0.3 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
16%
Vitamin K4 μg
4%
Thiamine0.1 mg
11%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
11%
Niacin2 mg
10%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
16%
Folate (B9)17 μg
4%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Choline16 mg
3%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium10 mg
1%
Iron3 mg
35%
Potassium225 mg
5%
Magnesium108 mg
26%
Phosphorus250 mg
36%
Zinc3 mg
24%
Copper0.2 mg
25%
Selenium7 μg
13%
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha carotene46 μg—
Beta carotene70 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Monounsaturated fats8 g—
Polyunsaturated fats14 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Theobromine0 mg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 500 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 95min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 60min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 42min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 70min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Popcorn (home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted)?

One serving of Popcorn (home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted) (100 grams) has 500 calories, which works out to 500 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Popcorn (home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Popcorn (home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 48 g of net carbs and 45% 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 (home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted)?

3 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Popcorn (home-prepared, oil-popped, unsalted)?

0.5 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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