Cous cous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Altromercato
Cous cous contains 346 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (352 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 5,890,000% of the Daily Value for iodine, 4,318,182% of the Daily Value for selenium and 100% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 346 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.3 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 380 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 61 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber L | 12 g | 43% |
| Total sugars L | 2.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 14 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.094 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 16.9 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 0.92 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium L | 26.4 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus L | 102 mg | 8% |
| Potassium L | 151 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper L | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese L | 2.3 mg | 100% |
| Selenium L | 2,375,000 µg | 4,318,182% |
| Iodine L | 8,835,000 µg | 5,890,000% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 76%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein14 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 12 g)
- Fiber12 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.5 g)
- Sugars2.8 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2.5 g)
- Fat2.3 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.5 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.4 g)
- Sodium380 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water12 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 12 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Altromercato
- Barcode
- 8016225354073
- Quantity
- 1 kg
- Category
- Durum wheat semolinas for 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
Semola di GRANO DURO integrale, Sale
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cous cous?
100 g of Cous cous has 346 kcal.
Is Cous cous high in protein?
Cous cous contains 14 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 12 g).
How many carbs are in Cous cous?
Cous cous has 61 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 12 g of fiber and 2.8 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Cous cous?
Cous cous contains 2.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.5 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cous cous contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (5,890,000% DV), selenium (4,318,182% DV), manganese (100% DV), copper (33% DV) and zinc (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cous cous?
100 g contains 380 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 30, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 8016225354073. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 30, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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