Does Bulgur Have Carbs?

Does Bulgur Have Carbs?

Bulgur is a cereal food made from the cracked parboiled groats of several different wheat species, most often from durum wheat. It originates in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Can I eat bulgur on a low carb diet?

Not only is bulgur versatile and easy to prepare, but it's also highly nutritious. In particular, it's a great source of manganese, iron, magnesium, and B vitamins ( 11 ). Plus, with just 25.5 grams of net carbs in 1 cup (182 grams) of cooked bulgur, it's also one of the lowest carb whole grains available ( 11 ).

Is bulgur Keto friendly?

Clinical nutritionist Suzie agrees bulgur wheat is “fine for a moderately low carb plan”, though she states that the whole grain wouldn't work on a Keto diet. As Keto places a very strict limit on carbohydrate intake, bulgur wheat would take up the majority of your daily allowance.

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