How do you measure out popped popcorn?

I make mine on the stove, but it says 3Tbs of kernals make 5 Cups of popcorn, and that each serving is 1 Cp. I just use a regular measuring cup to scoop out a serving, and it comes pretty close to 5 servings that way...

Also, side note, not sure how many calories are in microwave popcorn (I dont own a microwave) but a cup of stovetop popcorn is like 25Cals, I make it with 1 1/2 Tbs Coconut Oil (which has health benefits and tastes pretty good in the popcorn too) so in total, each serving stacks up to only about 60Cals. I also use a butter flavor shaker, that is about 2Cal for the whole bowl of 5Cups, so the per serving calorie count is negligible.

So thats something to consider maybe, so that it will be more of a healthy snack? And even though its more "labor intensive" than popping something in the microwave, you have more control over what goes into it, and can do all sorts of things to it for variety too, like sometimes Ill put in herbs, or Ill shake it up with some vanilla and cinnamon. Also, the kids might find the whole process entertaining...my kiddo is 17 and she still comes in the kitchen to watch me make popcorn.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prima-PDP100-Popper-Popcorn-Maker/dp/B00008WFDQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411638141&sr=8-1&keywords=popcorn+maker+duck

I have one of these!! Am shocked at the price- I might sell it

No oil involved here. Just the kernels - I add salt and lots of black pepper to serve.

I don't weigh it - though I probably should. Would be able to just weigh the kernels.

I'm pretty sure there's a serving size thing on the box of popcorn? U can always follow that?

I don't normally measure my popcorn, because I just love it too much just to eat the serving size recommended.

So if I pop 50g of http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=267275887 (Typical values 100g as consumed - 375cal) Does that mean that the popping kernels have 375cal per 100g or that the popped popcorn without anything added to them have 375cal?

I usually just air-pop them with spray oil, which is like 2 cal per spray.

Lately I've just been eating ready popped popcorn because they have a set cal amount that isn't complicated :P

I just buy the 100 calorie bags

So if I pop 50g of http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=267275887 (Typical values 100g as consumed - 375cal) Does that mean that the popping kernels have 375cal per 100g or that the popped popcorn without anything added to them have 375cal?

Not quite sure.....:huh:
But i would log it under "Homemade Airpopped Popcorn" which is 77 cals per 25g (popped).

Yeah it confused me alot. They should really make things clear.

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popping kernels have 375cal per 100g----> THIS

Think I might follow this! Thank you

I make my own popcorn in the microwave.

A brown lunch sack
1/4 c of popcorn kernals
Fold the top twice (not too far down the bag, leave plenty of room for popping)
Microwave until the pops are less than 5 seconds apart.

The entire bag of popcorn (as much you'd get in a store bought microwave bag) is 130 calories
I melt a 1/2 tbsp of butter (then sprinkle with salt and toss) over mine for an added 50 calories... so only 180 calories.... for the entire bag.

Just whey it, yo :laugh:

use a scale

Get an air popper if you can. $20 on amazon. I weigh my popcorn with a food scale. 1 cup popped is about 30 calories.

Lately i have given up on using measuring cups. I have a food scale that measures in OZ and G. So that is how i do almost every thing lately.

THIS!!!!

Teeheehee the individual (really big for an individual bag its amazing) bags of Smart Food white cheddar popcorn are 200 cals per bag. PERFECT snack. each bag is about 2 cups of popcorn I think? Actually it's probably more than 2 cups... Those bags feel like they last foreveeeeer.