Calories in Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)
Generic food Snacks
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contains 382 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (8 g) provides about 31 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% 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 47% of the Daily Value for copper, 41% of the Daily Value for manganese and 31% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 382 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.57 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 77.9 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 15.1 g | 54% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 12 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.28 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.42 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.25 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium ? | 131 mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus ? | 300 mg | 24% |
| Potassium ? | 301 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 3.4 mg | 31% |
| Copper ? | 0.42 mg | 47% |
| Manganese ? | 0.94 mg | 41% |
| Selenium I | 9.9 µg | 18% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 78%
- 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 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 8 g)
- Fiber15.1 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 4.3 g)
- Fat4.2 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 15.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.57 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water4.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.9 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.085 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.45 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.43 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.34 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.25 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.59 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.49 g |
| Valine ? | 0.61 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.6 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.37 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.9 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.84 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.3 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.49 g |
| Proline ? | 1 g |
| Serine ? | 0.57 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.8 g |
| Energy ? | 1,598 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 27 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 23 µg |
Other forms of Snacks
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed Dried or dry | 410 | 33.2 g | 11 g | 25.6 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain | 539 | 6.2 g | 57.3 g | 33.4 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, barbecue-flavor | 523 | 7 g | 56.2 g | 32.7 g |
| Snacks, corn-based, extruded, cones, plain | 510 | 5.8 g | 62.9 g | 26.9 g |
| Snacks, fruit leather, pieces | 359 | 1 g | 82.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Snacks, fruit leather, rolls | 371 | 0.1 g | 85.8 g | 3 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain | 471 | 10.1 g | 64.4 g | 19.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, hard, almond | 495 | 7.7 g | 62 g | 25.5 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, raisin | 448 | 7.6 g | 66.4 g | 17.8 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, chocolate chip | 466 | 5.8 g | 63.8 g | 24.9 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, coated, milk chocolate coating, peanut butter | 508 | 10.2 g | 53.4 g | 31.1 g |
| Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter and chocolate chip | 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-popped, no butter added | 385 | 12.9 g | 77.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, low fat and sodium | 429 | 12.6 g | 73.4 g | 9.5 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, plain, light | 409 | 11.9 g | 71.7 g | 10.1 g |
| Popcorn, microwave, flavored, light | 406 | 11.8 g | 71.2 g | 10 g |
| Popcorn, ready-to-eat, plain, light | 437 | 11.3 g | 68.1 g | 14.9 g |
| Popcorn, ready-to-eat, flavored, light | 435 | 11.3 g | 67.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Popcorn, air-popped, with added butter | 430 | 11 g | 65.8 g | 15.3 g |
| Tortilla chips, low fat, unsalted | 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 snacks?
100 g of snacks has 382 kcal. 1 cup (8 g): about 31 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 108 kcal.
Is snacks high in protein?
Snacks contains 12 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.96 g in 1 cup (8 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in snacks?
Snacks has 77.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 15.1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in snacks?
Snacks contains 4.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.57 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does snacks contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (47% DV), manganese (41% DV), zinc (31% DV), magnesium (31% DV) and phosphorus (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in snacks?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does snacks have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) has 382 kcal, while snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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 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 170246. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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