Bulgogi calories
불고기
Thin slices of beef marinated in soy sauce, sugar, pear, garlic and sesame oil, then pan-cooked or grilled and served with rice.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Bulgogi (1 serving of beef bulgogi with 1 bowl of rice) has about 690 kcal. Most servings fall between 550 and 900 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 690 kcal
- Protein
- 40 g
- Carbs
- 87 g
- Fat
- 20 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 serving of beef bulgogi with 1 bowl of rice, about 410 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 690 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 40 g | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 87 g | 51% |
| Fat | 20 g | 26% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Bulgogi only, no rice (200 g) | 340 kcal |
| Bulgogi rice bowl (bulgogi deopbap) | 730 kcal |
| Spicy pork (jeyuk bokkeum) with rice | 840 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The rice adds about 350 kcal, about half the meal.
- The marinade has sugar and sesame oil, and fatty cuts add more fat.
- Restaurant portions often use more oil and sugar than home cooking.
How to make it lighter
- Eat half the rice and add more lettuce wraps or vegetable banchan.
- Choose lean beef instead of fatty cuts.
- Choose beef bulgogi instead of spicy pork, which has more fat.
How to log Bulgogi in Nibbs
Log the bulgogi and the rice as separate items so you can edit the rice portion before you save. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Bulgogi calorie questions
How many calories are in bulgogi?
A serving of beef bulgogi with a bowl of rice has about 690 kcal. Most meals fall between 550 and 900 kcal. The bulgogi alone has about 340 kcal per 200 g.
Is bulgogi high in protein?
Yes. A 200 g serving of beef bulgogi has about 33 g of protein. The marinade also adds sugar and sodium.
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