Popcorn kernels (unpopped)

Popcorn kernels (unpopped) nutrition facts

Per 1 oz ยท 28 g

Calories
106
5%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    3.1g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    21g
    78% of calories
  • Fat
    1.2g
    10% of calories
Portion
  • โœ“ Low fat
  • โœ“ Low saturated fat
  • โœ“ Sodium free
  • โœ“ Sugar free
  • โœ“ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Popcorn kernels (unpopped) (1 oz, 28 g) has 106 calories, with 3.1 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 1.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (78% of calories).

Per 100 g
374cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.9g
Net carbs
17g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.6g
0.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10โ€“19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber13%
  • Iron11%
  • Phosphorus12%
  • Manganese12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Thiamine0.1 mg
7%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
1%
Niacin0.5 mg
3%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
6%
Folate (B9)18 ฮผg
4%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium1 mg
0%
Iron1 mg
11%
Potassium78 mg
2%
Magnesium35 mg
8%
Phosphorus85 mg
12%
Zinc1 mg
7%
Copper0.1 mg
7%
Manganese0.3 mg
12%
Selenium0 ฮผg
0%
Full breakdown ยท 11 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Fructose0 gโ€”
Galactose0 gโ€”
Glucose0.1 gโ€”
Lactose0 gโ€”
Maltose0 gโ€”
Monounsaturated fats0.3 gโ€”
Polyunsaturated fats1 gโ€”
Starch17 gโ€”
Sucrose0.1 gโ€”
Total omega 30 gโ€”
Total omega 60 gโ€”

How it compares

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

Burning 106 calories

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

  • 20min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 13min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 9min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 15min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Popcorn kernels (unpopped)?

One serving of Popcorn kernels (unpopped) (1 oz) has 106 calories, which works out to 374 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Popcorn kernels (unpopped) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.1 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.

Are Popcorn kernels (unpopped) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 17 g of net carbs and 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ€“50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Popcorn kernels (unpopped)?

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

How much sugar is in Popcorn kernels (unpopped)?

0.3 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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