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That depends on the type of popcorn and the amount of popcorn. Here are examples for both oil-popped and air-popped popcorn by weight.
There are:
- Approx 148 calories in 1 oz of microwave (butter) flavor popcorn made with palm oil
- Approx 140-142 calories in 1 ounce, or 28g, of oil-popped white popcorn
- Approx 110 calories in 1 ounce, or 28g, of air-popped popcorn
- Approx 31-33 calories in 1 cup (0.3 oz or 8g) of air popped white popcorn
- Approx 44 calories in 1 cup (0.3 oz or 8g) of oil-popped popcorn
- Approx 55-58 calories in 1 cup (0.4 oz or 11g) of oil-popped popcorn.
What else can I help you with?
What is the fat content of popcorn?
Plain unpopped popcorn is fat free.
Is popcorn the healthiest food?
No. Popcorn is made of corn. Corn has a very bad amino acid profile and low micronutrient content.
Why is my popcorn not popping in the microwave?
Your popcorn may not be popping in the microwave because it is either old or has lost its moisture content. Make sure to store your popcorn in a cool, dry place and check the expiration date before microwaving it.
How does different brands of popcorn affect the unpopped kernels?
Popping ability it related to the toughness of the outer hull of the popcorn and the moisture content of the kernel. The best popping brands have a thinner outer shell and a higher moisture content. They have been hybridized to produce these qualities.
Does moisture content affect popcorn popping effectiveness?
Yes. I found that popping popcorn when it is very humid yields hardly popped kernels.
Can you change the moisture content in popcorn?
If the unpopped popcorn is too dry, it will not pop, as it is the pressure from steam building up inside the popcorn shell which makes it pop. To remoisten dried out popcorn one could try to put the popcorn in a plastic bag or airtight container in the fridge with some slices of raw potato. The moisture from the potato slices should then evaporate and get absorbed by the popcorn.
Why ordinary corn does not pop like popcorn?
Popcorn has a higher water content than dried corn of other strains.
Why does popcorn shrivel up if it has margarine poured over it vs real butter?
There is a higher water content in margarine than in real butter. Clarified butter has almost no water so it does great on popcorn.
Can you throw popcorn backwards?
No you cannot throw popcorn backwards, although it may move backwards for a small period of time it will always land in front of you. The only exception to this is toffee popcorn, where results are unproven depending on percentage of toffee content, velocity and genre of film you are watching.
Is popcorn dense or not?
No- when popped it is the opposite of dense- it is rather light and fluffy.
Does air-popped popcorn with no buttter have calories?
Yes, it does have calories. For the calorie content of both air-popped and oil-popped popcorn, see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
How can I change a popcorn ceiling?
To change a popcorn ceiling, you can either remove the texture by scraping it off or cover it with a new layer of drywall or ceiling tiles. It is important to take safety precautions when removing popcorn ceiling due to potential asbestos content in older homes. It is recommended to consult a professional for this task.
