Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta HY-VEE
Couscous contains 378 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1/4 cup (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 grains and pasta on FoodFactly (357 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
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 | 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% |
| Iron L | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Potassium 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 grains and pasta (median 12.5 g)
- Fiber4.4 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.6 g)
- Sugars2.2 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 3.3 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.8 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 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
- Brand
- HY-VEE
- Barcode
- 0075450246797
- Label serving
- 1/4 cup
- Category
- pasta-by-shape-type
Ingredients
COUSCOUS.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Israeli Couscous BROTHERS MARKETPLACE | 378 | 13.3 g | 77.8 g | 0 g |
| Israeli-Style Toasted Pearl Couscous, Israeli-Style Toasted Pearl HT TRADERS | 378 | 13.3 g | 77.8 g | 0 g |
| Lasagne Artisan Egg Pasta Sheets, Lasagne BALDUCCI'S | 378 | 14.4 g | 70.4 g | 4 g |
| Artisan Egg Pasta, Tagliatelle BALDUCCI'S | 378 | 14.4 g | 70.4 g | 4 g |
| Twisted Vermicelli Fideo SKINNER | 379 | 12.1 g | 77.6 g | 1.7 g |
| Ravioli With Brown Butter And Sage Pasta Filled With Mozzarella, Ricotta, Mascarpone, & Hard Grated Cheeses, Butter, And Sage, Brown Butter And Sage SIGNATURE RESERVE | 379 | 9.3 g | 36.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Enriched Macaroni Product, Penne Rigate GOYA | 379 | 12.1 g | 77.6 g | 1.7 g |
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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 Couscous?
100 g of Couscous has 378 kcal. 1/4 cup (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 1/4 cup (45 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.5 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 iron (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 October 1, 2020. 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 0075450246797. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 30, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2388834. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 1, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "COUSCOUS". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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