Popcorn can be a healthy snack if prepared without excessive butter or oil.

How can I make it healthier?

Try using less butter or season with herbs and spices for flavor.

Popcorn is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.

Snacks

How many calories in Buttery Popcorn?

Classic buttery popcorn, a perfect movie-time snack with a savory twist.

Per 100 g

500 kcal

1 cup

64 kcal

(8 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
7 g / 100g	53 g / 100g	30 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 5% · Carbs 42% · Fat 53%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (8 g, 64 kcal) is 3% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 16 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Buttery Popcorn is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 350 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Coconut Banana Energy Bites	150	3 g
Savory Potato Waffles	250	3 g
Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Bites	450	10 g
Cinnamon Almond Granola	450	10 g
Pineapple Coconut Granola	450	8 g
Buttery Popcorn	500	7 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 cup	8 g	64 kcal
1 oz	28 g	110 kcal

5/10

Moderate calories; enjoy in moderation for a snack option.

Is popcorn healthy?: Popcorn can be a healthy snack if prepared without excessive butter or oil.
How can I make it healthier?: Try using less butter or season with herbs and spices for flavor.
Can it be stored?: Popcorn is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.

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