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Popcorn (air-popped)

The fiber champion of snacks — 15% fiber by weight, whole grain.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g387 kcal 12.9 g77.8 g 14.5 g4.5 g
Per 100 kcal— 3.3 g20.1 g 3.7 g1.2 g
Three cups · 24 g93 kcal3.1 g18.7 g3.5 g1.1 g

Where the calories come from

protein 13%carbs 77%fat 10%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.9 g
Saturated fat0.6 g
Sodium8 mg · 0% DV
Potassium329 mg · 7% DV
Calcium7 mg · 1% DV
Iron3 mg · 18% DV
Magnesium144 mg · 34% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)10 mcg · 1% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.3 mg · 2% DV
Folate (DFE)31 mcg · 8% DV
Choline21.2 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin B60.16 mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus358 mg · 29% DV
Copper0.26 mg · 29% DV
Potassium : sodium41.1 : 1 · favorable
Linoleic acid (omega-6)2.3 g · 19% of the 12 g AI
Protein3.1 g · 6% DVFiber3.5 g · 12% DVPotassium79 mg · 2% DVCalcium1.7 mg · 0% DVIron0.8 mg · 4% DVMagnesium35 mg · 8% DVSodium1.9 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 167959 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

232 gfor 30 g protein
897 kcalthose grams cost
14.5 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsPopcorn
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliPopcorn
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastPopcorn

Rank within grains

Oat bran7.0 gWheat germ6.4 gWhole wheat bread4.9 gSpelt4.3 gWhole wheat pasta4.0 gBagel4.0 gWild rice4.0 gTeff3.8 gAmaranth3.7 gBulgur3.7 gBuckwheat3.7 gPopcorn3.3 g#20 of 38 in Grains · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Popcorn14.5 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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