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Bulgur (also spelled "bulghur") is cracked wheat grains. Couscous is millet flour, fine semolina, or crushed wheat.

Bulgur is the product of wheat kernels that have been boiled, dried, and crushed. This Middle-Eastern grain is highly nutritious, containing 151 calories, 0 grams of fat, 34 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of fibre, and 6 grams of protein per cup.

Couscous is a North African dish that is made by rolling moistened coarsely ground semolina wheat into small balls, which are later coated with a finely ground wheat flour. One cup of couscous contains 176 calories, 0 grams of fat, 36 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fibre, and 6 grams of protein.

Nutritionally, bulgur is the healthier choice, with 4 times the fibre as couscous, as well as lower calorie and carbohydrate count.

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