Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta ICA
Couscous contains 350 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (345 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6, 18% of the Daily Value for selenium and 18% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 350 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.5 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 70 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4 g | 14% |
| Total sugars L | 2.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 12 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.25 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.04 mg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.064 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.005 mg | 0.4% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.32 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.43 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) L | 12.4 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium L | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus L | 73 mg | 6% |
| Potassium L | 110 mg | 2% |
| Zinc L | 0.57 mg | 5% |
| Copper L | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese L | 0.31 mg | 13% |
| Selenium L | 10 µg | 18% |
| Iodine L | 10 µg | 7% |
% 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 14%
- 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
- Protein12 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 12 g)
- Fiber4 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 3 g)
- Sugars2.5 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2.1 g)
- Fat1.5 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.5 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 0.4 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 6.2 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 26.1 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 13.7 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 60.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Couscous (vete).
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 Couscous?
100 g of Couscous has 350 kcal.
Is Couscous high in protein?
Couscous contains 12 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is above the median (median 12 g).
How many carbs are in Couscous?
Couscous has 70 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4 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 Couscous?
Couscous contains 1.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.5 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Couscous contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (25% DV), selenium (18% DV), copper (18% DV) and manganese (13% 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 Open Food Facts, record dated April 2, 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 7318690067757. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 2, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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