Calories in Bulgur, fat added
Generic food Grains and Pasta
Bulgur, fat added contains 121 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, dry, yields (115 g) provides about 139 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from fat and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains on FoodFactly (128 kcal per 100 g).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 121 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 9 mg | 3% |
| Sodium C | 243 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.3 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Total sugars C | 0.12 g | |
| Protein C | 2.9 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 50 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.93 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 7.4 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 38 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 65 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.53 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.07 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 55%
- Fat 36%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.9 gin the lowest quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber4.2 gin the top quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 2.7 g)
- Sugars0.12 gbelow the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 0.4 g)
- Fat5.1 gin the top quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gin the top quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 0.23 g)
- Sodium243 mgin the top quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 189 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.86 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.78 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.079 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.056 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.034 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.076 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.089 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.42 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.082 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.041 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 23 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 50 µg |
| Retinol C | 48 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 73.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Bulgur
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgur, cooked Cooked | 83 | 3.1 g | 18.6 g | 0.24 g |
| Bulgur, dry Dried or dry | 342 | 12.3 g | 75.9 g | 1.3 g |
| Bulgur, dry, raw Dried or dry | 349 | 11.8 g | 75.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Bulgur, no added fat | 83 | 3.1 g | 18.5 g | 0.24 g |
| Bulgur, NS as to fat | 83 | 3.1 g | 18.5 g | 0.24 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckwheat groats | 118 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 4 g |
| Quinoa, NS as to fat | 146 | 4.2 g | 20.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Quinoa, fat added | 146 | 4.2 g | 20.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Quinoa, no added fat | 120 | 4.4 g | 21.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Barley | 139 | 2.2 g | 27.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Millet | 118 | 3.5 g | 23.6 g | 1 g |
| Rice, white, long-grain, precooked or instant, enriched, prepared | 124 | 2.2 g | 26.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Congee | 39 | 0.8 g | 8.4 g | 0.08 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bulgur?
100 g of bulgur has 121 kcal. 1 oz, dry, yields (115 g): about 139 kcal. 1 cup, cooked (140 g): about 169 kcal. 1 cup, dry, yields (690 g): about 835 kcal.
How much protein is in bulgur?
Bulgur contains 2.9 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.3 g in 1 oz, dry, yields (115 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta, noodles, cooked grains, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in bulgur?
Bulgur has 17.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.2 g of fiber and 0.12 g of sugars.
How much fat is in bulgur?
Bulgur contains 5.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in bulgur?
100 g contains 243 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bulgur have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, bulgur, fat added has 121 kcal, while bulgur, cooked has 83 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708439. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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