2 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Couscous, cooked's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 26/100
How many beneficial nutrients Couscous, cooked delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Couscous, cooked come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
85% from carbs
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Carbs 85%23.2 g per serving
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Fat 1%0.2 g per serving
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Protein 14%3.8 g per serving
What Couscous, cooked is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 3.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 60.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 27.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 22.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 60.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.8 g | |
| Histidine | 77.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 147.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 259.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 73.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 59.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 184.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 100.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 49.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 162.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 111.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 140.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 155.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 107.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,367.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 120.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 417.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 179.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 100.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 15.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.4 mg | |
| Choline | 3.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 8.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 8.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 22.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 58.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 5.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 27.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.3 g | — |
About Couscous, cooked
Couscous is, despite appearances, not a grain but a tiny pasta — made from semolina wheat rolled into little granules. A North African staple, it cooks in minutes (just add hot water and wait), making it one of the fastest sides there is.
Built on refined wheat, it's a moderate source of carbohydrate with a little protein and some selenium and B vitamins, though it's fairly low in fiber unless you choose a wholewheat version. Cooked, it's light and fluffy, soaking up whatever stock or dressing it's prepared with.
Quick, mild and endlessly adaptable, couscous is a handy alternative to rice — best when seasoned generously and bulked out with vegetables, herbs and protein.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Couscous, cooked?
There are 112 calories in 100 g of Couscous, cooked, or about 96 calories in 1 oz, dry, yields (86 g).
How much protein is in Couscous, cooked?
Couscous, cooked contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Couscous, cooked?
Couscous, cooked has 23.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Couscous, cooked?
Couscous, cooked provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Couscous, cooked a good source of?
Couscous, cooked is an excellent source of Selenium (50% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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