Calories in Popcorn, sugar syrup/caramel, fat-free
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Popcorn, sugar syrup/caramel, fat-free contains 381 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 108 kcal.
Roughly 95% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 3% from fat and 2% from protein (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 16% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 381 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 286 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 90.1 g | 33% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars M | 64.7 g | |
| Protein C | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.13 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.9 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.038 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.058 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.047 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 55 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 110 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.62 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Selenium I | 3.6 µg | 7% |
% 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 2%
- Carbohydrates 95%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein2 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 8 g)
- Fiber2.5 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 4.3 g)
- Sugars64.7 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 8.8 g)
- Fat1.4 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 15.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium286 mgbelow the median for snacks (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.52 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.26 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.63 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.59 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.046 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 15 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 242 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.54 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,593 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 33 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popcorn, microwave, low fat and sodium | 429 | 12.6 g | 73.4 g | 9.5 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, regular (butter) flavor, made with palm oil | 535 | 8.4 g | 57.3 g | 30.2 g |
| Popcorn, NFS | 518 | 9.1 g | 55 g | 30.6 g |
| Popcorn, movie theater, with added butter | 656 | 5 g | 31.6 g | 58.8 g |
| Popcorn, movie theater, no butter added | 603 | 6.2 g | 39.9 g | 48.7 g |
| Popcorn, air-popped, no butter added | 385 | 12.9 g | 77.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Popcorn, air-popped, with added butter | 430 | 11 g | 65.8 g | 15.3 g |
| Popcorn, popped in oil, no butter added Canned | 498 | 9 g | 57.9 g | 28 g |
| Popcorn, popped in oil, with added butter Canned | 525 | 7.7 g | 49.1 g | 35.2 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, NFS | 518 | 9.1 g | 55 g | 30.6 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, plain | 518 | 9.1 g | 55 g | 30.6 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, plain, light | 409 | 11.9 g | 71.7 g | 10.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks, candy bits, yogurt covered with vitamin C | 415 | 0 g | 86.9 g | 7.5 g |
| Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, without peanuts | 431 | 3.8 g | 79.1 g | 12.8 g |
| Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts | 400 | 6.4 g | 80.7 g | 7.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bar, fruit-filled, nonfat | 342 | 5.9 g | 77.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Milk and cereal bar | 413 | 6.5 g | 72.1 g | 11 g |
| Pretzels, hard, yogurt coated | 438 | 5.9 g | 76.6 g | 12.2 g |
| Pretzels, hard, coated, gluten free | 451 | 3.8 g | 75.1 g | 15.6 g |
| Snacks, granola bar, GENERAL MILLS, NATURE VALLEY, CHEWY TRAIL MIX | 415 | 5.7 g | 72.3 g | 11.4 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 381 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 108 kcal.
How much protein is in popcorn?
Popcorn contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.57 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in popcorn?
Popcorn has 90.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 64.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in popcorn?
Popcorn contains 1.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does popcorn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in popcorn?
100 g contains 286 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does popcorn have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, popcorn, sugar syrup/caramel, fat-free has 381 kcal, while popcorn, popped in oil, no butter added has 498 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 April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 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 169685. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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