Couscous
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Target Stores
Couscous contains 378 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 45 g (45 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (356 kcal per 100 g).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 378 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 77.8 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Total sugars L | 0 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% |
| Calcium L | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium L | 156 mg | 3% |
% 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 85%
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 12.5 g)
- Fiber4.4 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.8 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.8 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 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 | 378 kcal | 378 kcal |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77.8 g | 77.8 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.4 g | 4.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Target Stores
- Barcode
- 0085239406717
- Label serving
- 1/4 cup (45 g)
- Category
- Pastas
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Organic durum wheat semolina.
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 378 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 45 g (45 g): about 170 kcal.
Is Couscous high in protein?
Couscous contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1/4 cup, 45 g (45 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.5 g).
How many carbs are in Couscous?
Couscous has 77.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.4 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Couscous?
Couscous contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
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 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 2659519. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 1, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0085239406717. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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