QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in cooked bulgur?
The selected cooked bulgur provides 83 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible portion and keep other states separate.
83 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Cooked bulgur nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 83 kcal
- Protein
- 3.08 g
- Carbohydrate
- 18.6 g
- Fat
- 0.24 g
- Fibre
- 4.5 g
- Manganese
- 0.609 mg
- Magnesium
- 32 mg
- Niacin
- 1 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 170287. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
3.08 g per 100 g. From Bulgur, cooked.
Carbohydrate
18.6 g per 100 g. From Bulgur, cooked.
Fat
0.24 g per 100 g. From Bulgur, cooked.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where cooked bulgur fits in a varied eating pattern.
Manganese
0.609 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Magnesium
32 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Niacin
1 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Iron
0.96 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Cooked
Selected reference.
Dry
Use a dry-grain record; water changes cooked weight.
Pilaf
Add oil, broth and mix-ins as a recipe.
Tabbouleh
Use the complete recipe, including dressing and vegetables.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How cooked bulgur can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 83 kcal per 100 g, the 8.4 g example is 7 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 4.5 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 3.08 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Log cooked weight with this record and count cooking fat, dressing and mix-ins separately.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep dry bulgur sealed in a cool, dry place.
After opening or cooking
Keep cooked bulgur covered and chilled when it is not being served.
Prepare
Use clean utensils for a prepared batch.
Safety boundary
The nutrient record does not establish storage duration; follow current local guidance for cooked grains.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log cooked bulgur more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Bulgur, cooked.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cooked bulgur calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of bulgur?
83 kcal in the selected Bulgur, cooked record.
How much fibre is in bulgur?
4.5 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which bulgur state does this page use?
Bulgur, cooked. Preparation and edible state are part of the answer.
Can dry bulgur use the cooked values?
No. Added water changes the weight, and dry bulgur needs a separate record.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 83 kcal per 100 g. Named portion weights come from the selected source record.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Bulgur, cooked, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition and named-portion claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Preparation notes cover the common USDA forms of this food. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 170287 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.