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Is Popcorn (air-popped) Paleo-friendly?

Verdict

Paleo-friendly

Popcorn (air-popped) is a whole food compatible with paleo principles — meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seeds are all encouraged.

Per 1 cup popped (8g)

Calories

31 kcal

Protein

1g

Carbs

6.2g

Net Carbs

5.1g

Fat

0.4g

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Why this matters for Paleo

Paleo emphasizes pre-agricultural whole foods. This fits.

FAQ

Is Popcorn (air-popped) OK on Paleo?
Paleo-friendly. Popcorn (air-popped) is a whole food compatible with paleo principles — meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seeds are all encouraged.
How many calories in Popcorn (air-popped)?
387 kcal per 100g, or 31 kcal per 1 cup popped (8g).