Bulgur
Good nutritional profile
Bulgur (cracked parboiled wheat), values for cooked bulgur.
Bulgur is whole wheat that has been parboiled, dried and cracked, used in tabbouleh, kibbeh and pilafs across the Middle East, Turkey and the Caucasus. A 180 g cooked portion gives about 150 kcal, 5.5 g of protein and 8 g of fiber, and it is high in manganese, with useful magnesium, copper and iron. Because it is precooked, it needs only 10-15 minutes of simmering or soaking.
Nutrition values are for the cooked product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.1g | 5.5% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3% |
| Carbs | 18.6g | 6.2% |
| Simple Sugars | 6.51g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 7.59g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18.0% |
| Water | 78g | 3.1% |
| Calories | 83 | 3.7% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.04 | g | 0.2% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.03 | g | 0.1% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.1 | g | 0.8% |
| Omega-3 | 0.03 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.07 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.01 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.057 | mg | 4.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.028 | mg | 2.2% |
| vitamin B3 | 1 | mg | 6.3% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.083 | mg | 4.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 18 | mcg | 4.5% |
| vitamin E | 0.01 | mg | 0.1% |
| vitamin K | 0.5 | mcg | 0.4% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 10 | mg | 1.0% |
| iron | 0.96 | mg | 5.3% |
| magnesium | 32 | mg | 8.0% |
| phosphorus | 40 | mg | 5.7% |
| potassium | 68 | mg | 2.6% |
| sodium | 5 | mg | 0.2% |
| zinc | 0.57 | mg | 5.2% |
| copper | 0.075 | mg | 8.3% |
| manganese | 0.609 | mg | 26.5% |
| selenium | 0.6 | mcg | 1.1% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 71 | mg | 10.1% | 80% |
| Isoleucine | 114 | mg | 8.1% | 69% |
| Leucine | 208 | mg | 7.6% | 62% |
| Lysine limiting | 85 | mg | 4.0% | 32% |
| Methionine | 119 | mg | 11.3% | 93% |
| Phenylalanine | 235 | mg | 13.4% | 104% |
| Threonine | 89 | mg | 8.5% | 64% |
| Tryptophan | 48 | mg | 17.1% | 131% |
| Valine | 139 | mg | 7.6% | 63% |
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