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How much protein is in popcorn?
13 g per 100 g
Quick facts
- 3.3 gIn 1 bowl, popped (about 25 g).
- #99Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 230 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About popcorn
Popcorn is a good source of protein. Grains have modest protein per 100 g, especially once cooked and swollen with water, but it adds up because we eat them in large amounts.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| FalafelLegume | 13 g |
| Oats (dry)Grain | 13 g |
| PopcornGrain | 13 g |
| Quail eggsEgg | 13 g |
| Whole wheat breadBakery | 13 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
More grain
- Wheat germ · 23 g
- Oats · 13 g
- Rice cakes · 8.2 g
- Cornflakes · 7.5 g
- Whole wheat pasta · 6 g
- Pasta · 5.8 g
- Spelt · 5.5 g
- Egg noodles · 4.5 g
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FAQ
How much protein is in popcorn?
Popcorn has 13 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 bowl, popped (about 25 g), gives you roughly 3.3 g.
Is popcorn high in protein?
Popcorn is a good source of protein. With 13 g per 100 g it ranks #99 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much popcorn do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 230 g of popcorn.
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