Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Essential Waitrose
Couscous contains 121 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% 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 347 kcal per 100 g across 17,795 products.
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 | 121 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.6 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.1 g | 0.5% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates L | 24 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 1.2 g | |
| Protein L | 4.3 g | 9% |
% 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 81%
- Fat 5%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.3 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 7.9 g)
- Sugars1.2 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.1 g)
- Fat0.6 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.1 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 0.5 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Essential Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169157923
- Quantity
- 500g
- Category
- Grains and Pasta
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 121 kcal.
How much protein is in Couscous?
Couscous contains 4.3 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.9 g).
How many carbs are in Couscous?
Couscous has 24 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 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 0.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.1 g is saturated (0.5% of the 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 5000169157923. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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