Boiled bulgur (plain) calories
1 serving · 150 g: about 110–140 kcal. 83 kcal per 100 g: 3.1 g protein, 18.6 g carbohydrate, 0.2 g fat.

In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 150 g | 110–140 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon | 20 g | 17 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 83 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.6 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Where the calories come from: protein 14% · carbohydrate 84% · fat 2%.
Source: USDA FoodData Central record 170287. The same food can vary by ±10% with its variety, recipe and brand.
Frequently asked questions
Boiled bulgur (plain): how many grams and calories in 1 serving?
1 serving is about 150 g on average and has about 110–140 kcal.
Boiled bulgur (plain): how many calories in 100 grams?
Per 100 g there are 83 kcal, 3.1 g of protein, 18.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat.
Boiled bulgur (plain): how much protein does it have?
Per 100 g there are 3.1 g of protein; 1 serving (150 g) has about 5 g of protein. About 14% of its calories come from protein.
Boiled bulgur (plain): does it make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own; your weight depends on the day’s total calories. 1 serving (150 g) has about 120 kcal: about 6% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is low (0.8 kcal per gram): you can eat more of it for the same calories. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
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Meal ideas with it
- Borlotti beans in olive oil, plain bulgur, shepherd’s salad (vegan) ~500 kcal
- Salmon, plain bulgur, arugula and tomato ~460 kcal
- Green beans in olive oil, plain bulgur, shepherd’s salad (vegan) ~400 kcal
Similar foods
Among rice and pasta, it is one of the lightest: 83 kcal per 100 g (average 157 kcal). Higher-protein options: Chicken and chickpea pilaf (~510 kcal, 21 g protein), Buttered pasta (~480 kcal, 14 g protein).
- Boiled bulgur (plain) 1 serving ~120 kcal · 5 g protein
- Boiled quinoa 1 serving ~180 kcal · 7 g protein
- Boiled brown rice 1 serving ~180 kcal · 4 g protein
- Boiled rice (plain) 1 serving ~200 kcal · 4 g protein
- Bulgur pilaf 1 serving ~270 kcal · 7 g protein
- Boiled whole wheat pasta 1 serving ~270 kcal · 11 g protein
- Boiled pasta (plain) 1 serving ~320 kcal · 12 g protein
- Pasta with tomato sauce 1 serving ~390 kcal · 13 g protein
- Chicken and chickpea pilaf 1 serving ~510 kcal · 21 g protein