Is bulgur keto?

Bulgur

Not keto No — bulgur is not keto-friendly.

Cracked wheat with plenty of fiber, yet a cooked cup still has about 26 g net carbs. Tabbouleh made with riced cauliflower keeps the herbs and lemon.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup cooked · 182 g
Net carbs
26g
Calories
151kcal
Protein
5.6g
Fat
0.4g
Total carbs
34 g
Fiber
8.2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 128%

About 35.5 g of bulgur adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 19% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for bulgur
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories151 kcal83 kcal
Total carbohydrate34 g19 g
Dietary fiber8.2 g4.5 g
Net carbs26 g14 g
Sugars 0.2 g 0.1 g
Protein5.6 g3.1 g
Fat0.4 g0.2 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is bulgur keto?

No — bulgur is not keto-friendly. Cracked wheat with plenty of fiber, yet a cooked cup still has about 26 g net carbs. Tabbouleh made with riced cauliflower keeps the herbs and lemon.

How many net carbs are in bulgur?

1 cup cooked (182 g) of bulgur has about 26 g net carbs (34 g total carbs minus 8.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 14 g net carbs.

How much bulgur can I eat on keto?

About 35.5 g of bulgur adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 19% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 128% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for bulgur?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #170287): Bulgur, cooked. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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