Track your carbohydrate intake with this Bulgur Carbs Calculator. Enter the amount of bulgur you are eating in grams, ounces, or cups, choose whether it is dry or cooked, and the tool instantly estimates total carbs, net carbs, fiber, calories, protein, and fat. It is useful for people managing carb budgets, meal prepping, comparing side dishes, or simply learning how a whole grain fits into their daily macros.
Bulgur is a cracked-wheat whole grain with a surprisingly high fiber content. Because dry and cooked bulgur have very different densities, the calculator uses separate nutrition profiles for each state and applies automatic cup-to-gram conversions. Results appear in a clean per-serving breakdown, so you can log your portion without hunting through nutrition databases.
🌾 Bulgur Carbs Calculator
How to Use This Tool
This calculator is designed for fast, accurate carb counting. Enter the amount of bulgur you plan to eat, choose the unit that matches your measuring method (grams, ounces, or cups), and select whether that amount is dry or cooked bulgur. Press Calculate Carbs and the tool returns total carbohydrates, net carbs, fiber, calories, protein, and fat for that exact portion.
The quick-fill pills below the inputs jump straight to common portions: 50 g dry bulgur, 150 g dry bulgur (about 1 cup), 1 cup cooked bulgur, or 100 g cooked bulgur. They are handy when you are following a recipe that uses non-standard serving sizes. For the most precise results, weigh your bulgur on a kitchen scale instead of using volume measures, because cup sizes and packed density can vary slightly.
Carb Values & Calculation Method
Bulgur is a whole grain made from cracked wheat that has been partially parboiled. Its fiber-rich bran remains intact, which is why the total carb figure is softened by a meaningful fiber contribution. The calculator uses two standard nutrition profiles based on values in USDA FoodData Central:
When you change the unit from grams to cups, the calculator applies a standard cup weight: about 150 g for dry bulgur and 182 g for cooked bulgur. These are practical averages; weigh your own batch if you need precision for a medical meal plan. Net carbs are calculated as total carbohydrates − dietary fiber.
Reference Table: Bulgur Nutrition per 100 g
| Measure | Total Carbs | Fiber | Net Carbs | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry bulgur (raw) | 75.9 g | 12.5 g | 63.4 g | 342 kcal | 12.3 g | 2.5 g |
| Cooked bulgur | 18.6 g | 4.5 g | 14.1 g | 83 kcal | 3.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 cup cooked (182 g) | 33.9 g | 8.2 g | 25.7 g | 151 kcal | 5.6 g | 0.4 g |
The third row gives a quick look at a common serving. Values are rounded, so your brand or cooking method may differ slightly.
Worked Examples
The dry-versus-cooked ratio matters: 100 g of raw bulgur is far more carbohydrate-dense than 100 g of cooked bulgur because the cooked version contains extra water. Always be clear about which state you are logging.
Tips for Accurate Carb Counting
If you swap bulgur for another side grain, compare portions with the couscous calorie calculator or the quinoa protein calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bulgur gluten-free? No. Bulgur is made from durum wheat, so it contains gluten. People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should choose certified gluten-free grains such as rice, quinoa, buckwheat, or millet instead.
Does cooking change the number of carbs? Cooking adds water but does not remove starch. The total carbohydrate content stays essentially the same, but the concentration per 100 g changes because water adds weight. That is why a gram of dry bulgur has more carbs than a gram of cooked bulgur.
What is a typical serving size? A standard cooked serving of bulgur is about 1/2 to 1 cup, or roughly 90–180 g cooked. A quarter-cup of dry bulgur (about 38 g) cooks to roughly 1/2 cup. The calculator lets you toggle between these forms quickly.