Cous cous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Gama
Cous cous contains 359 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (346 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 132% of the Daily Value for manganese, 44% of the Daily Value for copper and 28% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 359 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.4 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 32 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 72 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Total sugars L | 2.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 11.7 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.063 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.033 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.013 mg | 0.1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.12 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) L | 6.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 29.4 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium L | 116 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus L | 348 mg | 28% |
| Potassium L | 376 mg | 8% |
| Zinc L | 3.1 mg | 28% |
| Copper L | 0.4 mg | 44% |
| Manganese L | 3 mg | 132% |
| Selenium L | 2.5 µg | 5% |
| Iodine L | 2.5 µg | 2% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 82%
- Fat 4%
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
- Fiber4.5 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.4 g)
- Sugars2.5 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2.2 g)
- Fat1.7 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 1.6 g)
- Sodium32 mgabove the median for grains and pasta (median 8 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water11.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 59.2 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 1.3 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 11.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Gama
- Barcode
- 5055172816008
- Quantity
- 500 g
- Category
- Durum wheat semolinas for couscous
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
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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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 359 kcal.
Is Cous cous high in protein?
Cous cous contains 11.7 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 13% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Cous cous?
Cous cous has 72 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.5 g of fiber and 2.5 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 1.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.4 g is saturated (2% 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 manganese (132% DV), copper (44% DV), zinc (28% DV), phosphorus (28% DV) and magnesium (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cous cous?
100 g contains 32 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5055172816008. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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