All Foods

Bagel (Plain) vs Popcorn (Air-Popped)

Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).

Nutrition Comparison

Per 100gBagel (Plain)Popcorn (Air-Popped)
Calories250kcal387kcal
Protein9.8g12.9g
Carbs49g77.8g
Fat1.5g4.5g
Fiber2.1g14.5g
Sugar5g0.9g
Sodium439mg8mg

Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).

Key Takeaways

  • Bagel (Plain) has 137 fewer calories per 100g than Popcorn (Air-Popped) (55% less).
  • Popcorn (Air-Popped) delivers more protein (12.9g vs 9.8g per 100g).
  • Popcorn (Air-Popped) has more fiber (14.5g vs 2.1g).
  • Bagel (Plain) contains less fat (1.5g vs 4.5g).
  • Popcorn (Air-Popped) has less sugar (0.9g vs 5g).

Bagel (Plain)

A plain bagel is dense and calorie-rich. A single one can equal three or four slices of bread in carbohydrates. Whole-grain versions add fiber; pairing with protein like egg or cottage cheese improves satiety and balances the blood-sugar response.

View Bagel (Plain) nutrition →

Popcorn (Air-Popped)

Air-popped popcorn is a whole grain and a surprisingly high-fiber, high-volume snack: a large bowl is very low in calories before butter or oil are added. Drowning it in fat or sugar is what turns it into a high-calorie treat.

View Popcorn (Air-Popped) nutrition →

Track Bagel (Plain) & Popcorn (Air-Popped) in Kairo

Just photograph it. Kairo's AI reads the portion and the nutrition. Three seconds later the calories and macros are in your log, no typing.

Get Kairo on the App Store

More Comparisons