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Chicken curry with bulgurcalories and macros
One serving of Chicken curry with bulgur has about 520 kcal, with 44 g protein, 48 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat. That is roughly 34% of calories from protein, 38% from carbs and 28% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein44 g34%
- Carbs48 g38%
- Fat16 g28%
This mild curry cooks 150 g of chicken breast in a yogurt sauce with onion, curry powder, garlic and tomato paste, served with 60 g of bulgur (dry weight). A serving is roughly 520 kcal with 44 g of protein, about a third of the calories, plus 48 g of carbohydrates, mostly from the bulgur, and 16 g of fat.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~400 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | 520 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 11 g | 44 g | 34% |
| Carbs | 12 g | 48 g | 38% |
| Fat | 4 g | 16 g | 28% |
How many calories in 100 g of Chicken curry with bulgur?
A typical serving of Chicken curry with bulgur weighs about 400 g, so 100 g has about 130 kcal, 11 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 200 g | 260 | 22 g | 24 g | 8 g |
| 1 serving | 400 g | 520 | 44 g | 48 g | 16 g |
| 1½ servings | 600 g | 780 | 66 g | 72 g | 24 g |
| 2 servings | 800 g | 1040 | 88 g | 96 g | 32 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 130 | 11 g | 12 g | 4 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 260 | 22 g | 24 g | 8 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Chicken curry with bulgur
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% |
| Sugars | 6.8 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Sodium | 570 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1,085 mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 40 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 21% |
Allergens in Chicken curry with bulgur
- Gluten
- Milk
A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.
Which diets does Chicken curry with bulgur fit?
Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.
How long would you walk to burn a serving of Chicken curry with bulgur?
For a 70 kg adult, the 520 kcal in one serving is about 121 minutes of comfortable walking or 88 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.
| Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h) | 121 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 88 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Tender chicken pieces in a mild yogurt curry sauce, served with fluffy bulgur for a protein-rich meal.
- 150g Chicken Breast
- 60g Bulgur (dry)
- 50g Yogurt
- 1/2 Onion
- Curry Powder, Garlic, Tomato Paste
How to make it
- Rinse 60 g of bulgur, cook it in about 120 ml of salted water for 10–12 minutes, then let it rest covered.
- Cut 150 g of chicken breast into cubes and sear them in a non-stick pan for 4–5 minutes.
- Add the chopped half onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and curry powder for 1 minute.
- Add about 100 ml of water and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Take the pan off the heat, stir in 50 g of yogurt so it does not split, season and serve over the bulgur.
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How to make it lighter
- Add the yogurt off the heat or temper it first so the sauce stays creamy without needing cream.
- Weigh the bulgur dry; 60 g cooks up to a generous bowl.
- Add spinach, peppers or cauliflower to the sauce to stretch the portion with very few extra calories.
Lighter alternatives
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Work out your own daily calorie target with the calorie calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken curry with bulgur?
A typical serving of Chicken curry with bulgur has about 520 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.
How many calories are in 100 g of Chicken curry with bulgur?
About 130 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 400 g with 520 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Chicken curry with bulgur high in protein?
Yes. With about 44 g of protein per serving (34% of its calories), Chicken curry with bulgur is a good protein source.
Can I eat Chicken curry with bulgur while losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.
How long do you have to walk to burn off Chicken curry with bulgur?
Roughly 121 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 88 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.
Is Chicken curry with bulgur vegetarian?
No. A typical serving of Chicken curry with bulgur contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken curry with bulgur gluten-free?
Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.
How can I make Chicken curry with bulgur lighter?
Add the yogurt off the heat or temper it first so the sauce stays creamy without needing cream. Weigh the bulgur dry; 60 g cooks up to a generous bowl. Add spinach, peppers or cauliflower to the sauce to stretch the portion with very few extra calories.
How we calculated these values
- Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
- The serving weight (400 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
- Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
- Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
- Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.