How Many Calories in Plain Popcorn (Air-Popped)?
About 95 kcal for 3 cups (about 24 g). Here's how it fits into your day, and how to make it lighter without giving it up.
How it fits your day
| A 1,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, women) | 6% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 5% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 4% |
The lighter swap
One of the best snacks for fat loss: big volume, low calories. Season with spices, not butter.
Coach's take
Light on calories, so it fits easily into most days. Just watch what you eat alongside it.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Plain Popcorn (Air-Popped)?
About 95 kcal for 3 cups (about 24 g), with 3g protein, 19g carbs and 1g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Plain Popcorn (Air-Popped) and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Plain Popcorn (Air-Popped) is about 5% of a 2,000 kcal day. One of the best snacks for fat loss: big volume, low calories. Season with spices, not butter.
How long does it take to burn off Plain Popcorn (Air-Popped)?
About 19 minutes of brisk walking for a 75 kg adult. It's easier to adjust the portion than to try to burn it off, which is why we build favourite foods into our clients' plans.
Want a meal plan that still includes Plain Popcorn (Air-Popped)?
Tell us where to send it. Tarek & Chloe will build you a sample day around your favourite Dubai foods, so you can lose fat without giving them up.
Values are estimates for a typical Dubai restaurant portion, based on published nutrition data and standard recipes. Portions and recipes vary between restaurants.
Lose fat without giving up Plain Popcorn (Air-Popped)
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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