Ingredient swap
Bulgur Wheat vs Chickpea Flour
Bulgur Wheat has 12.3 g protein and 342 calories per 100 g; chickpea flour has 22.4 g and 387. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of bulgur wheat (140 g) ≈ 1½ cup of chickpea flour.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Bulgur Wheat | Chickpea Flour |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 better | 387 |
| Protein | 12.3 g | 22.4 gbetter |
| Carbs | 75.9 g | 57.8 gbetter |
| Fat | 1.3 g | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 12.5 gbetter | 10.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 gbetter | 10.9 g |
| Sodium | 17 mgbetter | 64 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 140 g | 92 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use chickpea flour instead of bulgur wheat?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of bulgur wheat (140 g) ≈ 1½ cup of chickpea flour.
Which has more protein?
Chickpea Flour, with 22.4 g per 100 g versus 12.3 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Bulgur Wheat, with 342 calories per 100 g.