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How Many Calories in Couscous?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 32 kcal | 1.1g |
| 100g | 112 kcal | 3.8g |
| 1 cup cooked | 176 kcal | 6.0g |
A couscous contains 112 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup cooked (157g) provides about 176 calories. Couscous is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Couscous Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (157g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 kcal | 176 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8g | 6.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.2g | 36.4g |
| of which Sugars | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 1.4g | 2.2g |
| Sodium | 5.0mg | 8mg |
| Potassium | 58.0mg | 91mg |
| Calcium | 8.0mg | 13mg |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.6mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 43µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% 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.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- High in selenium (50% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 6% DV
- Protein: 8% DV
- Carbohydrates: 8% DV
- Fibre: 5% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 1% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 50% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
Useful for tracking couscous
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in couscous per 100g?
Couscous contains 112 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is couscous high in calories?
A 1 cup cooked of couscous (157g) has around 176 calories — roughly 9% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is couscous good for weight loss?
At 112 calories per 100g, couscous is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup cooked provides about 176 calories.
How much protein is in couscous?
Couscous contains 3.8g of protein per 100g.
Is couscous a good source of fibre?
Couscous is relatively low in fibre at 1.4g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does couscous compare to soup, tomato beef with noodle, canned, condensed?
Couscous has 112 calories per 100g, close to soup, tomato beef with noodle, canned, condensed at 112 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of couscous for 20g of protein?
With 3.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 526g of couscous to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to couscous by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couscous (this page) | 112 kcal | 3.8g | 23.2g | 0.2g |
| Soup, Tomato Beef with Noodle, Canned, Condensed | 112 kcal | 3.5g | 16.9g | 3.4g |
| Egg Custards, Dry Mix, Prepared with 2% Milk | 112 kcal | 4.1g | 17.6g | 2.8g |
| Rice, Brown, Medium-grain, Cooked | 112 kcal | 2.3g | 23.5g | 0.8g |
| Nuts, Ginkgo Nuts, Canned | 111 kcal | 2.3g | 22.1g | 1.6g |
| Puddings, Chocolate, Dry Mix, Instant | 111 kcal | 3.1g | 18.8g | 3.1g |
| Puddings, Chocolate, Dry Mix, Regular | 111 kcal | 3.3g | 19.8g | 2.1g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.