2 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Couscous, dry'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.
Fair nutrient density 20/100
How many beneficial nutrients Couscous, dry 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, dry come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
85% from carbs
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Carbs 85%77.4 g per serving
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Fat 2%0.6 g per serving
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Protein 14%12.8 g per serving
What Couscous, dry 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 | 77.4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 12.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 240.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 109.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 86.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 240.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12.8 g | |
| Histidine | 259.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 493.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 872.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 245.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 199.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 620.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 337.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 163.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 544.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 374.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 470.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 521.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 360.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 4,600.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 403.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,404.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 601.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 335.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 20.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 24.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 44.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 170.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 166.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 10.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.6 g | — |
About Couscous, dry
Couscous is a North African staple of tiny golden granules rolled from semolina, the coarse flour of durum wheat. Though it looks and cooks like a grain, it is technically a pasta, and its quick preparation has made it a weeknight favorite far beyond the Maghreb. Traditional hand-rolled couscous is steamed over a bubbling stew, while the instant version sold in most stores is ready in about five minutes: just pour hot liquid over it, cover, and fluff with a fork.
Its mild, nutty flavor soaks up whatever it is paired with, from lamb tagine to roasted vegetables to a bright lemon-herb salad. A cooked cup provides around 175 calories along with plant protein and some fiber, more still in whole-wheat versions. Larger pearl couscous, also called Israeli couscous, has a chewier, more pasta-like bite. Store the dry granules in an airtight container in the pantry, where they keep for many months.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Couscous, dry?
There are 376 calories in 100 g of Couscous, dry, or about 650 calories in 1 cup (173 g).
How much protein is in Couscous, dry?
Couscous, dry contains 12.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Couscous, dry?
Couscous, dry has 77.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Couscous, dry?
Couscous, dry provides 0.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Couscous, dry a good source of?
Couscous, dry is an excellent source of Manganese (34% DV), Copper (27% DV), Protein (26% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (25% DV) and Niacin (B3) (22% DV) and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Thiamin (B1), Phosphorus and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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