Popcorn (air-popped) vs Potato chips
Both count toward 30 plants a week.
| Popcorn (air-popped) | Potato chips | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein · per 100 g | 12.9 g | 6.4 g |
| Carbs · per 100 g | 77.8 g | 53.8 g |
| Fat · per 100 g | 4.5 g | 34.0 g |
| Fiber · per 100 g | 14.5 g | 3.1 g |
| Energy · per 100 g | 387.0 kcal | 532.0 kcal |
| Protein · per 100 kcal | 3.3 g | 1.2 g |
| To hit 30 g protein | 232 g · 897 kcal | 469 g · 2498 kcal |
The same three numbers, drawn
What 30 g of protein looks like on a plate
Where the calories come from
The one-line verdict: Popcorn (air-popped) delivers 2.8× the protein per calorie of Potato chips (3.3 g vs 1.2 g per 100 kcal).
More protein / 100 g: PopcornMore fiber / 100 g: PopcornLighter per 100 g: PopcornSmaller 30 g portion: Popcorn
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Bold marks the better side of each row. "Per 100 kcal" answers the density question — which food delivers more protein for the energy it costs. Portion row is computed live from the same USDA base values shown on each food page.