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About how many cups of air-popped or light popcorn have 15 grams of carbs?

3 cups. A big bowl for one carb choice.

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  1. 1/2 cup
  2. 1 cup
  3. 3 cups ✔

Why: ADA's snack list says 3 cups of air-popped or light popcorn has about 15 grams of carbs. Season it with black pepper or parmesan for flavor.

Huh, didn't know that: ADA lists popcorn among the whole grains on the Diabetes Plate.

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Answer: 3 cups. ADA's snack list says 3 cups of air-popped or light popcorn has about 15 grams of carbs. Season it with black pepper or parmesan for flavor.

  1. ADA Diabetes Food Hub: Snacking Success diabetesfoodhub.org/blog/snacking-success
    Three cups have about 15 grams of carbs.
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. ADA Diabetes Food Hub: What is the Diabetes Plate? diabetesfoodhub.org/blog/what-diabetes-plate
    Whole grains such as brown rice, bulgur, oats/oatmeal, polenta, popcorn, quinoa, and whole grain products
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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