Bulgur Wheat is made with parboiled or steamed cracked wheat. As it is already processed/cooked, it takes just a few minutes to prepare and can be added to soups, salads or used for making pulao. Cracked wheat is made from whole wheat grains that have been crushed, broken or grounded. It is raw/unprocessed wheat. It needs to be cooked whereas Bulgur Wheat can be soaked in hot water and then used in recipes.