How Many Calories in Goulash (Gulaș)?
1 porție (350g) = 455 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 porție (350g) contains 455 calories.
Best time: Good for lunch or dinner as a standalone dish, thanks to its natural balance of protein, carbs and vegetables
Benefits
- ✓Moderate calorie density (130 kcal/100g), being a soup/stew-style dish with plenty of vegetables and meat, not concentrated meat alone
- ✓Combines protein (beef or pork) with carbs (potatoes) and vegetables (peppers, onion, tomatoes) in a single balanced dish
- ✓The paprika in the recipe is a good source of carotenoid antioxidants, such as capsanthin
- ✓Being boiled rather than fried, goulash has relatively moderate fat content compared to other Romanian meat dishes
Considerations
- !Values are average, for the traditional recipe (beef or pork, potatoes, peppers, onion, tomatoes, paprika) - they vary with the type of meat and the meat-to-vegetable ratio
- !Recipes with sour cream or more fatty meat can have significantly more calories than the classic soup-based version
- !Sodium content can be high, especially if concentrated stock cubes or generous salt are added
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends goulash as a balanced alternative to fattier meat dishes, since it already includes vegetables and carbs - a 350g serving can make a complete meal without extra sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard serving of goulash (about 350g, with meat, potatoes and vegetables) has around 450-460 calories. Per 100g, classic goulash averages 130 calories, making it a moderate-calorie-density dish due to its high vegetable and liquid content.
Classic, boiled (not fried) goulash can be a reasonable choice for weight loss, since it combines protein, vegetables and carbs in one dish with moderate calorie density (130 kcal/100g). To make it more diet-friendly, choose lean beef and limit added potatoes or sour cream.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.