Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Golden Sun
Couscous contains 346 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 80 g (80 g) provides about 277 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% 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 75% of the Daily Value for manganese, 25% of the Daily Value for copper and 15% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 346 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 71 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars L | 2.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 11 g | 22% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.075 mg | 0.5% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.071 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 14.5 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium L | 20.1 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus L | 76.5 mg | 6% |
| Potassium L | 114 mg | 2% |
| Zinc L | 1.6 mg | 15% |
| Copper L | 0.23 mg | 25% |
| Manganese L | 1.7 mg | 75% |
| Selenium L | 0.13 µg | 0.2% |
| Iodine L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 84%
- 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 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 12 g)
- Fiber2.5 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.5 g)
- Sugars2.6 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2.5 g)
- Fat1.2 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)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water34.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 34.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Golden Sun
- Barcode
- 20223427
- Quantity
- 260g
- Label serving
- 80 g
- Category
- Durum wheat semolinas for couscous
- Packaging
- Box,Cardboard,en:card-box
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
durum wheat semolina, water
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couscous integrale Altromercato | 346 | 14 g | 61 g | 2.3 g |
| COUSCOUS integrale alce nero | 346 | 12 g | 66 g | 2.4 g |
| Couscous Medium Garofalo | 346 | 12 g | 69 g | 1.6 g |
| Cous cous Mara | 346 | 12 g | 70 g | 2 g |
| Couscous fin Leader Price | 346 | 12 g | 69 g | 1.5 g |
| Couscous 1001 delights | 346 | 11 g | 71 g | 1.2 g |
| Couscous M Classic | 346 | 12 g | 69 g | 1.6 g |
| Cous cous Altromercato | 346 | 14 g | 61 g | 2.3 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 346 kcal. Serving, 80 g (80 g): about 277 kcal.
Is Couscous high in protein?
Couscous contains 11 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.8 g in serving, 80 g (80 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12 g).
How many carbs are in Couscous?
Couscous has 71 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 2.6 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 1.2 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 (75% DV), copper (25% DV) and zinc (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Couscous?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 14, 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 20223427. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 14, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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