couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Zinda
Couscous contains 311 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 3% 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 100% of the Daily Value for manganese, 33% of the Daily Value for copper and 20% 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 | 311 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.22 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 1.2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 64.4 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Total sugars L | 4.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 11.1 g | 22% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.094 mg | 6% |
| Calcium L | 16.9 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium L | 26.5 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus L | 102 mg | 8% |
| Potassium L | 152 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper L | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese L | 2.3 mg | 100% |
% 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 83%
- 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
- Protein11.1 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber3.4 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 3.4 g)
- Sugars4.4 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.2 g)
- Fat1.1 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 1.6 g)
- Saturated fat0.22 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 0.4 g)
- Sodium1.2 mgbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 8 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water12.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (2)
| Water L | 12.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Zinda
- Barcode
- 0812050002107
- Quantity
- 500g
- Category
- Durum wheat semolinas for couscous
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
semoule de blé dur
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couscous mieux etre Metro | 311 | 13.3 g | 62.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Couscous whole wheat Zinda | 289 | 13.3 g | 62.2 g | 2.2 g |
| Couscous médium Clic | 333 | 13.3 g | 73.3 g | 0 g |
| Couscous Osem | 333 | 10 g | 75 g | 0.83 g |
| Couscous mix Aldi | 339 | 11.3 g | 64.5 g | 4 g |
| Attiéké Fatou | 340 | 1 g | 81 g | 2 g |
| Couscous Bio+ | 341 | 12 g | 67 g | 1.7 g |
| Cous Cous Tipiak | 342 | 11 g | 66 g | 2 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 311 kcal.
Is couscous high in protein?
Couscous contains 11.1 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 14% 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 64.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.4 g of fiber and 4.4 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 0.22 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 (100% DV), copper (33% DV) and zinc (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in couscous?
100 g contains 1.2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 28, 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 0812050002107. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 28, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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