Grains, bread & pasta

Couscous (cooked): calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 112 kcal, 3.8 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 0.2 g fat. A typical serving (1 serving, 160 g) provides about 179 kcal.

Amount
Energy

179 kcal

750 kJ · 9% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein6.1 g · 14%
Carbohydrates35 g · 82%
Fat0.3 g · 1%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 serving · 160 g
Energy469 kJ / 112 kcal750 kJ / 179 kcal
Fat0.2 g0.3 g
of which saturates< 0.1 g< 0.1 g
Carbohydrate22 g35 g
of which sugars0.1 g0.2 g
Fibre1.4 g2.2 g
Protein3.8 g6.1 g
Salt0.01 g0.02 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cooked couscous?

112 kcal (469 kJ) per 100 g. 1 serving (160 g) provides about 179 kcal.

How many carbs are in cooked couscous?

22 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.1 g sugars, plus 1.4 g fibre. 1 serving (160 g) has about 35 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Couscous, cooked”, FDC ID 169700. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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