Calories in beef goulash

A usual serving, 1 plate (300 g), has about 400 kcal; 100 g ≈ 134 kcal.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts
Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs Fibre
100 g 134 10 g 8.9 g 3.1 g 0.8 g
1 plate 300 g 402 31 g 27 g 9.3 g 2.4 g

Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:

Calories per serving

Calories per serving
Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs
1 plate 300 g 402 31 g 27 g 9.3 g
Half a plate 150 g 201 15 g 13 g 4.7 g
Plate and a slice of bread 340 g 508 34 g 28 g 29 g

How it fits into a day

This beef goulash is slow-cooked from shoulder with plenty of onion and sweet paprika. A 300 g plate is about 400 kcal with 31 g protein, so it's a filling lunch. The bread for mopping up the sauce is easy to forget, and it adds about 105 kcal a slice. Fat provides about 60% of the calories.

A usual serving (1 plate) is about 20% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.

Lighter options

  • With mash or pasta goulash becomes a bigger meal, so measure the side separately.
  • Once the goulash has cooled, spoon the fat off the top before reheating.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a plate of goulash?

About 400 kcal in 300 g, with 31 g protein, 27 g fat and 9.3 g carbs.

How many calories are in 100 g of beef goulash?

About 134 kcal per 100 g: 10 g protein, 8.9 g fat and 3.1 g carbs.

How much protein is in goulash?

A 300 g plate has about 31 g protein, a good part of what most adults need in a day.

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