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How Many Calories in Couscous, Dry?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 107 kcal | 3.6g |
| 100g | 376 kcal | 12.8g |
| 1 cup | 650 kcal | 22.1g |
A couscous, dry contains 376 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (173g) provides about 650 calories. Couscous, Dry is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Couscous, Dry Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (173g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 376 kcal | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 12.8g | 22.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 77.4g | 133.9g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.6g | 1.0g |
| of which Saturates | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| Fibre | 5.0g | 8.7g |
| Sodium | 10.0mg | 17mg |
| Potassium | 166.0mg | 287mg |
| Calcium | 24.0mg | 42mg |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 1.9mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (26% DV) — an excellent source
- High in carbohydrates (28% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of fibre (18% DV)
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- Calories: 19% DV
- Protein: 26% DV
- Carbohydrates: 28% DV
- Fibre: 18% DV
- Fat: 1% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 4% DV
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Iron: 6% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Does couscous, dry fit your diet?
Fibre intake
Couscous, Dry provides 5.0g of fibre per 100g — a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 25-30g daily target, which supports digestion and helps with feeling fuller for longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in couscous, dry per 100g?
Couscous, Dry contains 376 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is couscous, dry high in calories?
A 1 cup of couscous, dry (173g) has around 650 calories — roughly 32% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is couscous, dry good for weight loss?
Couscous, Dry is fairly calorie-dense at 376 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup provides about 650 calories.
How much protein is in couscous, dry?
Couscous, Dry contains 12.8g of protein per 100g.
Is couscous, dry a good source of fibre?
Yes — couscous, dry provides 5.0g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does couscous, dry compare to cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, cheerios?
Couscous, Dry has 376 calories per 100g, close to cereals ready-to-eat, general mills, cheerios at 376 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of couscous, dry for 20g of protein?
With 12.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 156g of couscous, dry to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to couscous, dry by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couscous, Dry (this page) | 376 kcal | 12.8g | 77.4g | 0.6g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Cheerios | 376 kcal | 12.1g | 73.2g | 6.7g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, Post, Grape-Nuts Flakes | 376 kcal | 9.4g | 82.0g | 3.7g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Honey Nut Cheerios | 376 kcal | 8.8g | 79.7g | 5.0g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Frosted Cheerios | 376 kcal | 9.0g | 79.8g | 4.7g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, General Mills, Berry Berry Kix | 376 kcal | 6.2g | 83.9g | 4.2g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, Kellogg, Kellogg'S Marshmallow Froot Loops | 376 kcal | 4.6g | 89.3g | 2.8g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.