Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Gefen
Couscous contains 319 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 47 g (47 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 356 kcal per 100 g across 5,200 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 319 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.1 g | 5% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 128 mg | 43% |
| Sodium L | 532 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 63.8 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 4.3 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 0.38 mg | 2% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 77%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein4.3 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 12.5 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.8 g)
- Fat6.4 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.1 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium532 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 319 kcal | 319 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 4.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63.8 g | 63.8 g |
| Fat | 6.4 g | 6.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 532 mg | 532 mg |
Product details
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Hair with Herbs Aldi | 320 | 9 g | 44 g | 12 g |
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| Fresh foods market, tortelloni with pork & prosciutto & parmesan Fresh Foods Market | 318 | 14.6 g | 48.2 g | 7.3 g |
| pasta mix Carozzi | 318 | 11.6 g | 65.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Soy bean spaghetti Aldi | 318 | 44 g | 13 g | 5 g |
| Dinkelbrötchen Coppenrath & Wiese | 318 | 11.4 g | 39 g | 10.2 g |
| pates au ble complet Garrido | 318 | 11 g | 63 g | 11 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 319 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 47 g (47 g): about 150 kcal.
How much protein is in Couscous?
Couscous contains 4.3 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1 cup, 47 g (47 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12.5 g).
How many carbs are in Couscous?
Couscous has 63.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Couscous?
Couscous contains 6.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Couscous?
100 g contains 532 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2525331. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 3, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0710069551800. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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