Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta H-E-B
Couscous contains 352 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 54 g (54 g) provides about 190 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (344 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 11% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 352 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 593 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 70.4 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.7 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 3.7 g | |
| Protein L | 13 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 2.2 mg | 2% |
| Calcium L | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 2 mg | 11% |
% 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 79%
- Fat 7%
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 7.4 g)
- Fiber3.7 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2.8 g)
- Sugars3.7 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2 g)
- Fat2.8 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2.4 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.4 g)
- Sodium593 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 116 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 407 kcal | 352 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 70.4 g | 70.4 g |
| Fat | 8.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Sodium | 1.1 mg | 593 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- H-E-B
- Barcode
- 0041220883196
- Quantity
- 54 g
- Label serving
- 1 serving (54 g)
- Category
- Grains and Pasta
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
COUSCOUS (UNENRICHED DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA ),YEAST EXTRACT, PARMESAN CHEESE ([MILK,SALT, CHEESE CULTURES ENZYMES], WHEY, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID ),SALT, DRIED TOMATOES, POWDERED CHICKEN FAT AND NONFAT DRY MILK (CHICKEN FAT, NONFAT DRY MILK AND NATURAL FLAVOR [EXTRACT OF ROSEMARY]),TOMATO POWDER ,GARLIC POWDER, MINCED ONIONS, BASIL.
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 352 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 54 g (54 g): about 190 kcal.
Is Couscous high in protein?
Couscous contains 13 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 1 serving, 54 g (54 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.4 g).
How many carbs are in Couscous?
Couscous has 70.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.7 g of fiber and 3.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Couscous?
Couscous contains 2.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Couscous contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Couscous?
100 g contains 593 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 9, 2025. 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 2632809. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 1, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041220883196. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 9, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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