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by MrDunham 1098 days ago
The low calorie part is questionable. Popcorn has (off I remember right) quite a lot more calories than you'd expect.

Source: I started getting fat of popcorn every day and am typically considered skinny/fit. Then I read the label and got sad.

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Unadorned popped kernels are relatively low calorie, I think - 3 cups is less than 100 calories. Popcorn is also a decent source of roughage.
Popcorn is 30cal per cup which is low calorie. Since you mention reading a label, the thing you’re getting fat from isn’t the popcorn but the fat added to it.

The comment you reply to specifically mentions oil-less popcorn which is a low calorie stack and a good source of fiber once you get used to not lathering it in butter or olive oil.

No, the kernels are very low calorie. It all comes down to how much fats you use (if any).