How come popcorn has more calories and fat when it is unpopped?

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How come popcorn has more calories and fat when it is unpopped?

2007-10-09 18:03:44 · 3 answers · asked by wuthadhappen 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

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An unpopped popcorn kernel and a dry popped popcorn kernel have the same calories, fats, etc. If you are taking your info off a microwave popcorn bag or a Jiffy Pop pan, then nora2200 has the correct answer.

2007-10-09 22:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by wry humor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because you leave half of the fat in the bag when it's popped. (microwave popcorn)

2007-10-09 18:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I doubt the accuracy of that statement

2007-10-10 03:19:05 · answer #3 · answered by ken G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋