Calories in 1/2 Cup of Bulgur
1/2 cup of bulgur (70 g) has 58 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 2.1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 13 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 2% fat and 84% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of bulgur has 29 and 3/4 cup of bulgur has 87 calories. Burning 58 calories takes about 10 minutes of brisk walking or 5 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 1/2 cup of bulgur?
1/2 cup of bulgur weighs about 70 g and has 58 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of bulgur?
1/2 cup of bulgur has 2.1 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of bulgur?
1/2 cup of bulgur has 13 g of carbohydrates, including 3.2 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.