Calories in 1 Cup of Bulgur
1 cup of bulgur (140 g) has 116 calories. That is 6% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 4.3 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 26 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 2% fat and 84% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of bulgur has 87 and 1 1/2 cups of bulgur has 174 calories. Burning 116 calories takes about 21 minutes of brisk walking or 9 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Bulgur: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of bulgur?
1 cup of bulgur weighs about 140 g and has 116 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of bulgur?
1 cup of bulgur has 4.3 g of protein, which is 9% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of bulgur?
1 cup of bulgur has 26 g of carbohydrates, including 6.3 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much bulgur is 100 calories?
100 calories of bulgur is 120 g, about 3/4 cup of bulgur.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2708438. Original description: Bulgur, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.