Calorie guide · Hungarian
Goulashcalories and macros
One serving of Goulash has about 450 kcal, with 34 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat. That is roughly 31% of calories from protein, 29% from carbs and 40% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein34 g31%
- Carbs32 g29%
- Fat20 g40%
This Hungarian beef stew simmers 160 g of beef chuck with onion, bell pepper, carrot, tomato paste, sweet paprika, garlic and caraway. A serving is roughly 450 kcal with 34 g of protein and 32 g of carbohydrates, and about 40% of the calories come from its 20 g of fat, most of it from the beef.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~380 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 118 kcal | 450 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 34 g | 31% |
| Carbs | 8.4 g | 32 g | 29% |
| Fat | 5.3 g | 20 g | 40% |
How many calories in 100 g of Goulash?
A typical serving of Goulash weighs about 380 g, so 100 g has about 118 kcal, 8.9 g protein, 8.4 g carbohydrates and 5.3 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 190 g | 225 | 17 g | 16 g | 10 g |
| 1 serving | 380 g | 450 | 34 g | 32 g | 20 g |
| 1½ servings | 570 g | 675 | 51 g | 48 g | 30 g |
| 2 servings | 760 g | 900 | 68 g | 64 g | 40 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 | 8.9 g | 8.4 g | 5.3 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 237 | 17.9 g | 16.8 g | 10.5 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Goulash
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 7 g | 25% |
| Sugars | 13 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 35% |
| Sodium | 760 mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1,300 mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 70 mg | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 800 µg | 89% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 µg | 125% |
Allergens in Goulash
A typical recipe of Goulash contains none of the 14 main allergens. Sauces and kitchens differ, so check the label or ask if you have an allergy.
Which diets does Goulash 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 Goulash?
For a 70 kg adult, the 450 kcal in one serving is about 105 minutes of comfortable walking or 77 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) | 105 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 77 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Hearty Hungarian beef stew simmered with sweet paprika, peppers and onions until rich and tender.
- 160g Beef Chuck
- Onion, Bell Pepper, Carrot
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp Sweet Paprika
- Garlic, Caraway
How to make it
- Brown 160 g beef chuck cubes in a hot heavy pot for 5 minutes, in their own fat.
- Add a chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft, then stir in crushed garlic and caraway.
- Take the pot off the heat, stir in 1 tbsp sweet paprika and 1 tbsp tomato paste, then add about 400 ml hot water.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 60 minutes.
- Add the diced bell pepper and carrot and simmer for 20 more minutes until the beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
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How to make it lighter
- Trim the beef before browning and skim the fat that rises to the top of the pot once it has cooled.
- Add extra peppers, carrots and onion so each bowl is bigger without much more energy.
- Watch the side: a thick slice of bread or a pile of noodles can add almost as many calories as the stew.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Goulash?
A typical serving of Goulash has about 450 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 Goulash?
About 118 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 380 g with 450 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Goulash high in protein?
Yes. With about 34 g of protein per serving (31% of its calories), Goulash is a good protein source.
Can I eat Goulash 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 Goulash?
Roughly 105 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 77 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 Goulash vegetarian?
No. A typical serving of Goulash contains meat or fish.
Is Goulash gluten-free?
A typical serving is made without gluten-containing ingredients. If you have coeliac disease, check every label for cross-contamination.
How can I make Goulash lighter?
Trim the beef before browning and skim the fat that rises to the top of the pot once it has cooled. Add extra peppers, carrots and onion so each bowl is bigger without much more energy. Watch the side: a thick slice of bread or a pile of noodles can add almost as many calories as the stew.
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 (380 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.