Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Sainsbury’s
Couscous contains 179 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 179 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 346 kcal per 100 g across 91 products.
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
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 179 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 35.3 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Total sugars L | 1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 7.2 g | 14% |
| 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 79%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein7.2 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber2.6 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 3.4 g)
- Sugars1 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.2 g)
- Fat1 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.6 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.4 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 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 | 28.7 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 13.7 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 60.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury’s
- Barcode
- 01272079
- Label serving
- 1 serving (100 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
Couscous (Wheat).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted Vegetable Flavour Couscous Tesco | 187 | 5.4 g | 28.3 g | 1 g |
| Couscous Sainsbury's | 192 | 7.2 g | 37.5 g | 1 g |
| Organic Cous Cous Asda | 193 | 7.3 g | 37.5 g | 1 g |
| couscous SuperValu | 194 | 7.2 g | 38 g | 1 g |
| Couscous Tesco | 164 | 6.3 g | 31.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Wholewheat Couscous Tesco | 164 | 6.5 g | 30 g | 1 g |
| Moroccan Style Cous Cous Coop | 162 | 4.2 g | 26 g | 4.1 g |
| Spicy Couscous in a Mild Curry Dressing Tesco | 199 | 3.7 g | 31.8 g | 5.9 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 179 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g): about 179 kcal.
How much protein is in Couscous?
Couscous contains 7.2 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.2 g in serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in Couscous?
Couscous has 35.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.6 g of fiber and 1 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 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% 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 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% 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 01272079. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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