Popcorn Kernel

GrainSeedCornyNuttyToastyNeutralLightly Sweet

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 375
Protein (g): 12.9
Fat (g): 4.5
Carbs (g): 74.6
Fiber (g): 13.5
Sodium (mg): 7

Values refer to unpopped kernels; popping method and added fats or salt will change final totals. As a whole grain, it provides significant starch with some protein and fiber.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Popcorn kernel is a small, hard, glassy corn seed with a pale yellow hull. When heated, its moisture-locked starchy core expands into fluffy, crisp foam with a toasty, slightly sweet corn aroma. Used for stovetop, air-popper, or microwave popping, it is sold as dried kernels in bags or bulk.

Originating in the Americas, popcorn was cultivated by Indigenous peoples and later spread across North America and worldwide. Modern production favors flint-type varieties bred for sturdy hulls and ideal moisture for dependable popping.