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How many calories in
buttered popcorn?

Buttered Popcorn is 559 calories per 100g. A 1 oz serving runs around 157 calories — the standard label reference. High fat content drives most of the calories. Hand-eat from a bowl, not the bag, if you're tracking.

559
kcal · 100g
6g
Protein
50g
Carbs
39g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical buttered popcorn serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
475 kcal
5.1g
4 oz (113g)
632 kcal
6.8g
1 cup (~150g)
839 kcal
9.0g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in buttered popcorn?

Buttered Popcorn has approximately 559 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 475 calories.

How much protein is in buttered popcorn?

6g of protein per 100g. That puts buttered popcorn at roughly 1.1g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other snacks sources.

How do I log buttered popcorn accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is buttered popcorn good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Buttered Popcorn is calorie-dense at 559 kcal per 100g, so portion control matters more than with low-cal foods.