Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Tesco
Couscous contains 354 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from protein and 3% 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 34% of the Daily Value for manganese, 27% of the Daily Value for copper and 25% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
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 | 354 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Sodium L | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 72 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 2.8 g | |
| Protein L | 13 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A L | 0.17 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K L | 0.98 µg | 0.8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 1.2 mg | 25% |
| Calcium L | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium L | 44 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus L | 170 mg | 14% |
| Potassium L | 166 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 0.83 mg | 8% |
| Copper L | 0.25 mg | 27% |
| Manganese L | 0.78 mg | 34% |
| Selenium L | 11 µg | 20% |
% 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 82%
- Fat 3%
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 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 12 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.5 g)
- Sugars2.8 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2.5 g)
- Fat1.1 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.4 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.089 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.25 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Tesco
- Barcode
- 5051007158909
- Quantity
- 500 g
- 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
Krupice z pšenice tvrdé, pitná voda.
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 354 kcal.
Is Couscous high in protein?
Couscous contains 13 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 15% 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 Couscous?
Couscous has 72 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 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 Couscous?
Couscous contains 1.1 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 manganese (34% DV), copper (27% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (25% DV), selenium (20% DV) and phosphorus (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Couscous?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 1, 2025. 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 5051007158909. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 1, 2025. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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