Couscous
Packaged product Korn og pastaprodukter
Couscous contains 378 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/3 cup, 45 g (45 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 85 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15 % from protein and 0 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for korn og pastaprodukter on FoodFactly (346 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 12 % of the Daily Value for jern.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 378 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 77,8 g | 28 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 4,4 g | 16 % |
| Total sugars L | 2,2 g | |
| Protein L | 13,3 g | 27 % |
| Calcium L | 33 mg | 3 % |
| Jern L | 2,2 mg | 12 % |
| Kalium L | 189 mg | 4 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15 %
- Carbohydrates 85 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13,3 gin the top quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 11 g)
- Fiber4,4 gabove the median for korn og pastaprodukter (median 3 g)
- Sugars2,2 gbelow the median for korn og pastaprodukter (median 2,2 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 1,7 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 0,13 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 8 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| D-vitamin (D2 + D3), internationale enheder L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | 378 kcal |
| Protein | 13,3 g | 13,3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77,8 g | 77,8 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4,4 g | 4,4 g |
| Sugars | 2,2 g | 2,2 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0098487954473
- Label serving
- 1/3 cup (45 g)
- Category
- couscous
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Medium couscous (durum wheat semolina).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couscous Tipiak | 378 | 13,3 g | 80 g | 1,1 g |
| Cous cous di 4 legumi Lofrese | 372 | 24 g | 55 g | 3,5 g |
| Chicchi di natura cous cous con riso integrale Gallo | 369 | 7,4 g | 77,1 g | 2,5 g |
| couscous Ht Traders | 368 | 15,8 g | 70,2 g | 2,6 g |
| Wholewheat Coucous Crazy Jack | 368 | 12 g | 72 g | 2 g |
| Israeli Couscous Roland | 367 | 13,3 g | 76,7 g | 0 g |
| Israeli Pearl Couscous Osem | 364 | 10,9 g | 78,2 g | 1,8 g |
| Wholemeal Cous Cous Infinity Foods | 362 | 13 g | 72 g | 2,1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Couscous?
100 g of Couscous has 378 kcal. Serving, 1/3 cup, 45 g (45 g): about 170 kcal.
Is Couscous high in protein?
Couscous contains 13,3 g of protein per 100 g (27 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1/3 cup, 45 g (45 g). About 15 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other korn og pastaprodukter, that is among the highest quarter (median 11 g).
How many carbs are in Couscous?
Couscous has 77,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4,4 g of fiber and 2,2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Couscous?
Couscous contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Couscous contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are jern (12 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Couscous?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 30. marts 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2403203. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 8. april 2020. Imported 6. november 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0098487954473. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 30. marts 2023. Imported 7. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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