A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research looked at the calorie-burning effects of a 50-minute Body Pump workout. Subjects burned, on average, 265 calories during the workout. The men burned a little more calories (315) compared to the women (214).
Since popcorn is 100% whole grain, itâs also a good source of fiber, and as long as you air-pop it and donât douse it in butter, oil or salt, it wonât add much artery-clogging fat to your diet. But the findings arenât license to substitute popcorn in your diet for fruits and vegetables, says Vinson.
Carbohydrate and Fiber Counts for Cornmeal and Popcorn. Corn meal, grits, polenta, and corn flour all have very similar amounts of carbohydrate -- they seem to vary more by brand than by type. Â¼ cup raw cornmeal (about one ounce): 21 grams effective (net) carbohydrate plus 2 grams fiber and 111 calories.