Plain Bulgur has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 53.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 97, for Plain Bulgur, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 13% | |
Calories from Fat | 3% | |
Calories from Carbs | 83% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2.2 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.4 mg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 6.9 mcg | 1.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.36 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 11.2 mg | 1.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 0.72 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 42.2 mg | 10.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 75.8 mg | 7.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 104.3 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 6.5 mg | 0.3% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Zinc | 0.36 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.72 mg | 36.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 0.72 mcg | 1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 6.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 18.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 0.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 3.1 g | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0.4 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 0.32 g | 0.5% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.04 g | 0.18% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 Calories from Fat 8
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.9 g 1.4%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 18.1 mg 0.8%
Total Carbohydrates 53.1 g 17.7%
Dietary Fiber 12.8 g51.2%
Sugars 0.2 g
Protein 8.6 g 17.2%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C
Calcium 3.1% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 199
Protein 3.9 g | Carbs 18.4 g | Fat 12.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 168
Protein 3 g | Carbs 37 g | Fat 0.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 197
Protein 9.8 g | Carbs 21.6 g | Fat 7.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 383
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 47.4 g | Fat 18.3 g