Calories in Popcorn (buttered)
Popcorn (buttered) contains 480 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 bowl (30 g) — carries about 144 kcal.
Air-popped is ~387 kcal per 100 g and very voluminous — cinema popcorn is another story.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 bowl (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 kcal | 144 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 28 g | 8.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g | 15 g |
| Fibre | 10 g | 3 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 0.2 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~36 minutes
~14 minutes
Approximate, for a ~144 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in popcorn (buttered)?
Popcorn (buttered) contains 480 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 bowl (30 g) — carries about 144 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does popcorn (buttered) have?
Per 100 g: 7 g protein, 28 g fat and 51 g carbohydrates, of which 10 g fibre and 0.6 g sugars.
Is popcorn (buttered) suitable for a diet?
Carefully — 480 kcal per 100 g is a high calorie density. When dieting, watch the amount: one serving (1 bowl (30 g)) is ~144 kcal. Air-popped is ~387 kcal per 100 g and very voluminous — cinema popcorn is another story.
How much does one serving of popcorn (buttered) weigh?
The typical serving is 1 bowl (30 g) — about 30 g, which equals ~144 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of popcorn (buttered)?
Roughly 36 minutes of brisk walking or 14 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.