Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta RICE SELECT
Couscous contains 356 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 56 g (56 g) provides about 199 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from protein and 5% 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 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 label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 356 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 73.3 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars L | 2.2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.094 mg | 6% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium L | 26.5 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus L | 102 mg | 8% |
| Potassium L | 186 mg | 4% |
| 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 80%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein13.3 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 12 g)
- Fiber2.2 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.5 g)
- Sugars2.2 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.5 g)
- Fat2.2 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.9 g)
- Saturated fat0 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 kcal3.7 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 |
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 | 357 kcal | 356 kcal |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 13.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 73.2 g | 73.3 g |
| Fat | 0.89 g | 2.2 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- RICE SELECT
- Barcode
- 0074401704324
- Quantity
- 600g
- Label serving
- 1 serving (56 g)
- Category
- Durum wheat semolinas for couscous
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Unenriched durum semolina (wheat).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Coucous demi complet Priméal | 356 | 11 g | 71 g | 2 g |
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| Couscous semi complet Cultive Ici | 356 | 11 g | 71 g | 2 g |
| Couscous semi complet bio Belle France | 356 | 11 g | 71 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 356 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 56 g (56 g): about 199 kcal.
Is Couscous high in protein?
Couscous contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.4 g in serving, 1 serving, 56 g (56 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 12 g).
How many carbs are in Couscous?
Couscous has 73.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Couscous?
Couscous contains 2.2 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 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 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2616676. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0074401704324. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 28, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "COUSCOUS". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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