How Many Calories Are in 3 Cups of Air Popped Popcorn

Like other whole grains, popcorn is highly nutritious — 3 cups (24 grams) of air-popped popcorn contain ( 7 ): Calories: 90. Fat: 1 gram. Protein: 3 grams.

How many calories are in 4 cups of air popped popcorn?

Popcorn is considered a whole grain food. There are about 30 grams of carbohydrates in a serving of popcorn. A serving of popped popcorn is roughly 4 to 5 cups popped, which is the amount you get from 2 tablespoons of unpopped kernels. A serving of air-popped popcorn contains about 120 to 150 calories.

Is air popped popcorn fattening?

When it’s air-popped and lightly seasoned, popcorn is an efficiently healthy snack. That’s because it is a whole grain, and high-fiber whole grains have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, some cancers and other health problems.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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