Fiber breakdown
Soluble 0.5 g (14%)Insoluble 3.1 g (86%)
| Serving | 3 cups |
|---|---|
| Total fiber | 3.6 g |
| Soluble fiber | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble fiber | 3.1 g |
| Share of 28 g daily target | 13% |
| Category | Grains |
| Food type | Whole food |
Fiber content
Fiber in Air-popped popcorn
A 3 cups serving of air-popped popcorn contains 3.6 g of dietary fiber — a moderate source of fiber, about 13% of a 28 g daily target.
3.6 g
per 3 cupsHow much fiber is in air-popped popcorn?
Air-popped popcorn delivers 3.6 grams of dietary fiber in a typical 3 cups serving, which makes it a moderate source of fiber. That covers roughly 13% of a 28 gram daily reference intake, so it adds gently toward your fiber goal for the day.
Of that total, about 0.5 g is soluble fiber (which forms a gel in the gut and helps with cholesterol and blood-sugar) and 3.1 g is insoluble fiber (which adds bulk and supports regularity).
USDA FoodData Central; total dietary fiber nutrient 1079. Soluble and insoluble grams are category-based estimates, not lab-measured values.
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