How many carbs are in popcorn?
Popcorn (1 cup) has 6.2 g of total carbs and 1.2 g of fiber, which is 5.1 g of net carbs. Per 100 g: 77.8 g carbs, 63.3 g net carbs.
Carbs & keto check
Is popcorn keto? Carbs in popcorn
In moderation
In moderation. Popcorn has 5.1 g net carbs per serving (1 cup); 63.3 g per 100 g, about 26% of a 20 g daily limit, so keep the portion small.
Net carbs · 1 cup5.1 g
Net carbs · 100 g63.3 g
Total carbs6.2 g
Fiber1.2 g
Calories31
Protein1 g
32 g of popcorn = a whole 20 g net carb day
Nutrition
Carbs in popcorn by serving
Net carbs = total carbs − fiber. Values from the Keto.app food database.
| Serving | Net carbs | Carbs | Fiber | kcal | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (8 g) | 5.1 g | 6.2 g | 1.2 g | 31 | 1 g | 0.4 g |
| 100 g | 63.3 g | 77.8 g | 14.5 g | 387 | 12.9 g | 4.5 g |
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 17.9 g | 22.1 g | 4.1 g | 110 | 3.7 g | 1.3 g |
From Keto.app data
What keto dieters actually log
Air Popped Popcorn has been added to Keto.app food diaries 5,903 times over about 10 years.
Most-logged results for “popcorn”
- Skinny Pop Popcorn6,311
- Air Popped Popcorn5,903
- Skinny Pop Popcorn (18g)9,362
- Oil Popped White Popcorn6,904
- Buttered Popcorn Popped in Oil3,531
Times logged by Keto.app users, over about 10 years.
FAQ
Popcorn on keto
Is popcorn keto friendly?
In moderation. Popcorn has 5.1 g net carbs per serving (1 cup); 63.3 g per 100 g, about 26% of a 20 g daily limit, so keep the portion small.
How much popcorn can I eat on keto?
On a strict 20 g net carb day, 32 g of popcorn would use your entire carb budget. Most people on keto keep it to a small portion.
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