How many carbs are in popcorn?
1 100 calorie package of popcorn contains about 16.8g of carbohydrate, 13.8g net carbs after subtracting 3g of fiber, 2.6g of protein, and 161 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, popped (14g) | 7.8g | 1.4g | 6.4g |
| 1 small single serving bag (28g) | 15.7g | 2.8g | 12.8g |
| 1 100 calorie package (30g) | 16.8g | 3g | 13.8g |
| 1 snack/mini microwave bag (43g) | 24.1g | 4.3g | 19.7g |
| 1 single serving bag, NFS (57g) | 31.9g | 5.8g | 26.2g |
| 1 medium single serving bag (57g) | 31.9g | 5.8g | 26.2g |
Net carbs in popcorn
1 100 calorie package of popcorn contains 13.8g of net carbs — total carbs (16.8g) minus dietary fiber (3g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for popcorn (per 100g)
- Calories: 538 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 56g
- Dietary fiber: 10.1g
- Sugars: 0.3g
- Protein: 8.7g
- Fat: 31.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343699). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in popcorn?
1 100 calorie package of popcorn contains about 16.8g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 3g of fiber, the net carbs are about 13.8g.
How many net carbs are in popcorn?
Net carbs in 1 100 calorie package of popcorn are about 13.8g — that is total carbs (16.8g) minus dietary fiber (3g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is popcorn good for diabetics?
Popcorn contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is popcorn keto-friendly?
Whether popcorn fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 100 calorie package) provides about 13.8g of net carbs.