Calories in Popcorn, air-poped
Generic food Snacks
Popcorn, air-poped contains 387 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 Tasse (8 g) provides about 31 kcal.
Roughly 77 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13 % from protein and 10 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in Snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 434 kcal per 100 g across 176 foods.
100 g provides 48 % of the Daily Value for Mangan, 34 % of the Daily Value for Magnesium and 29 % of the Daily Value for Kupfer.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 387 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4,5 g | 6 % |
| Saturated fat C | 0,64 g | 3 % |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium M | 8 mg | 0,3 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 77,8 g | 28 % |
| Dietary fiber M | 14,5 g | 52 % |
| Total sugars M | 0,87 g | |
| Protein M | 12,9 g | 26 % |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E C | 0,29 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K M | 1,2 µg | 1 % |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0,1 mg | 9 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0,083 mg | 6 % |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2,3 mg | 14 % |
| Pantothensäure (B5) M | 0,51 mg | 10 % |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0,16 mg | 9 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 31 µg | 8 % |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Cholin ? | 21,2 mg | 4 % |
| Calcium M | 7 mg | 0,5 % |
| Eisen M | 3,2 mg | 18 % |
| Magnesium M | 144 mg | 34 % |
| Phosphor M | 358 mg | 29 % |
| Kalium M | 329 mg | 7 % |
| Zink M | 3,1 mg | 28 % |
| Kupfer M | 0,26 mg | 29 % |
| Mangan M | 1,1 mg | 48 % |
| Selen M | 0 µg | 0 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 13 %
- Carbohydrates 77 %
- Fat 10 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein12,9 gin the top quarter of Snacks (median 8 g)
- Fiber14,5 gin the top quarter of Snacks (median 4,3 g)
- Sugars0,87 gin the lowest quarter of Snacks (median 8,8 g)
- Fat4,5 gin the lowest quarter of Snacks (median 15,4 g)
- Saturated fat0,64 gin the lowest quarter of Snacks (median 3,9 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the lowest quarter of Snacks (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3,3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 0,95 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 2,3 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Stärke M | 54,4 g |
|---|---|
| Saccharose M | 0,72 g |
| Glucose M | 0,07 g |
| Fruktose M | 0,07 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0,085 g |
|---|---|
| Threonin ? | 0,45 g |
| Isoleucin ? | 0,43 g |
| Leucin ? | 1,5 g |
| Lysin ? | 0,34 g |
| Methionin ? | 0,25 g |
| Cystin ? | 0,22 g |
| Phenylalanin ? | 0,59 g |
| Tyrosin ? | 0,49 g |
| Valin ? | 0,61 g |
| Arginin ? | 0,6 g |
| Histidin ? | 0,37 g |
| Alanin ? | 0,9 g |
| Asparaginsäure ? | 0,84 g |
| Glutaminsäure ? | 2,3 g |
| Glycin ? | 0,49 g |
| Prolin ? | 1 g |
| Serin ? | 0,57 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (Omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (Omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linolsäure (Omega-6, 18:2) M | 2,3 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0,54 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0,076 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0,016 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0,93 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0,054 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0,008 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0,005 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0,014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-Carotin C | 89 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopin Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin I | 1.450 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotin, alpha C | 58 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), Internationale Einheiten Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Wasser M | 3,3 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol ? | 0 g |
| Koffein Z | 0 mg |
| Asche M | 1,4 g |
| Theobromin Z | 0 mg |
| Energie C | 1.618 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IE C | 196 IU |
| Folsäure Z | 0 µg |
| Folat, Lebensmittel C | 31 µg |
| Betain M | 0,8 mg |
| Vitamin E, zugesetzt Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, zugesetzt Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Popcorn
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks, beef Jerky, gehackt und geformt Dried or dry | 410 | 33,2 g | 11 g | 25,6 g |
| Snacks, maisbasiert, extrudiert, chips, glatt | 539 | 6,2 g | 57,3 g | 33,4 g |
| Snacks, maisbasiert, extrudiert, chips, barbecue-Aroma | 523 | 7 g | 56,2 g | 32,7 g |
| Snacks, maisbasiert, extrudiert, zapfen, glatt | 510 | 5,8 g | 62,9 g | 26,9 g |
| Snacks, obstleder, stücke | 359 | 1 g | 82,8 g | 2,7 g |
| Snacks, obstleder, rollen | 371 | 0,1 g | 85,8 g | 3 g |
| Snacks, granalienbarren, hart, glatt | 471 | 10,1 g | 64,4 g | 19,8 g |
| Snacks, granalienbarren, hart, mandel | 495 | 7,7 g | 62 g | 25,5 g |
| Snacks, granalienbarren, weich, nicht überzogen, rosinen | 448 | 7,6 g | 66,4 g | 17,8 g |
| Snacks, granalienbarren, weich, beschichtet, milchschokoladebeschichtung, schokoladenchips | 466 | 5,8 g | 63,8 g | 24,9 g |
| Snacks, granalienbarren, weich, beschichtet, milchschokoladebeschichtung, erdnussbutter | 508 | 10,2 g | 53,4 g | 31,1 g |
| Snacks, granalienbarren, weich, nicht überzogen, erdnussbutter und Schokoladenchips | 432 | 9,8 g | 62,2 g | 20 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popcorn, air-poped, keine Butter zugesetzt | 385 | 12,9 g | 77,5 g | 4,5 g |
| Popcorn, mikrowellen, fettarm und Natrium | 429 | 12,6 g | 73,4 g | 9,5 g |
| Popcorn, mikrowellen, glatt, licht | 409 | 11,9 g | 71,7 g | 10,1 g |
| Popcorn, mikrowellen, aromatisiert, licht | 406 | 11,8 g | 71,2 g | 10 g |
| Popcorn, verzehrfertig, aromatisiert, licht | 435 | 11,3 g | 67,8 g | 14,8 g |
| Popcorn, verzehrfertig, glatt, licht | 437 | 11,3 g | 68,1 g | 14,9 g |
| Popcorn, air-poped, mit Zusatz von Butter | 430 | 11 g | 65,8 g | 15,3 g |
| Tortillachips, fettarm, ungesalzen | 416 | 11 g | 80,1 g | 5,7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Popcorn?
100 g of Popcorn has 387 kcal. 1 Tasse (8 g): about 31 kcal. 1 oz (28,4 g): about 110 kcal.
Is Popcorn high in protein?
Popcorn contains 12,9 g of protein per 100 g (26 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in 1 Tasse (8 g). About 13 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Snacks, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Popcorn?
Popcorn has 77,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 14,5 g of fiber and 0,87 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Popcorn?
Popcorn contains 4,5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,64 g is saturated (3 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Popcorn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Mangan (48 % DV), Magnesium (34 % DV), Kupfer (29 % DV), Phosphor (29 % DV) and Zink (28 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Popcorn?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0,3 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does Popcorn have the same nutrition Not specified and Dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, Popcorn, air-poped has 387 kcal, while Snacks, beef Jerky, gehackt und geformt has 410 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1. April 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 167959. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1. April 2019. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Snacks, popcorn, air-popped". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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