Not Keto!
Popcorn

Popcorn

Plain
per 1 oz (28.35 g):
13.4g
net carbs
8g
fats
2.5g
protein
142
calories

Is Popcorn Keto?

Popcorn is not keto-friendly because it is high in carbs. It may kick you out of ketosis even with a small serving size.

Too Much Carbs!

Popcorn should be avoided on keto because it is very high in net carbs (47.13g of net carbs per 100g serving).

It is important to limit your net carb consumption to 20g - 30g per day to stay in ketosis. You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator.

As an alternative, you may look for other snacks that are low in net carbs.

Not an Ideal Source of Fat for Keto

Popcorn is not an ideal source of fat for keto because they are high in carbs.

Your body will only be able to use fats as energy (ketosis) if you restrict your net carbs to 20g - 30g per day. Thus, it is important to get your fats from high-fat foods that are also low in net carbs.

Avocado, salmon, and ghee are great examples of foods that are both low in carbs and high in fat.

Clean Ingredients But High in Carbs

Popcorn is free of non-keto ingredients like sugar, artificial sweetener, and refined oils, but it is high in carbs.

It is important to check both macros and ingredients of your foods to achieve a healthy weight loss on keto.

Here are the common ingredients to be checked for keto - sweeteners, oils, and food additives.

Net Carb Calculator

Popcorn
Plain
13.36 g
net carbs
16.2 g
carbs
2.84 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
7.97 g
fats
2.55 g
protein
142
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Popcorn Kernels, Oil, Salt

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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None

Highly-Refined Oils

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None

Harmful Food Additives

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None

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